Data and research
Comprehensive data on Western Australia and our children and young people is important to developing a clear picture on their wellbeing.
Reports
Aboriginal children and young people in remote WA: Insights from SOS21
Following on from SOS21, the Commissioner released a new report in December 2022 focusing on the voices of Aboriginal children and young people living in remote WA who participated in the survey.
Report on the YARiC Wellbeing Survey
Findings from the survey developed by 7 young Aboriginal women who took part in the Commissioner's 2022 Young Aboriginal Researcher's in Community (YARiC) program.
Data Snapshot - Students views on safety
The Commissioner’s Speaking Out Survey 2021 (SOS21), conducted with 16,532 WA students, affirmed previous findings that many children and young people do not always feel safe at home, at school and in their community.
Data Snapshot - Students views on their mental health
A key finding in the Speaking Out Survey 2021 (SOS21) conducted with 16,532 WA students is that mental health issues are a significant concern for children and young people – this supports the findings of the Commissioner’s Speaking Out Survey 2019 results.
Policy briefs
Family relationships
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Aboriginal children and young people's education
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Regional and remote areas: The impact on the wellbeing of WA children and young people
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Safety and child protection: The impact on the wellbeing of WA children and young people
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
More information
Events
Using data and best practice programs to improve wellbeing
Presentations were delivered at seminars on 17 and 23 July 2014 on Using data and best practice programs to improve wellbeing