Parenting
Research consistently shows the relationships that children and young people have with their families, particularly their parents, are among the most important influences on child and adolescent development and psychological wellbeing, which sets the foundation for their health and wellbeing in childhood and adult life.
It is essential that evidence-based parenting support programs continue to be provided to local communities.
Reports
Speaking Out About Adoption, May 2019
The views of children and young people with experience of adoption in WA.
Speaking Out about Family Separation, April 2019
The views of children and young people with experience of separation and the family law system in WA.
Indicators of Wellbeing
The Commissioner has developed this practical online data resource to monitor and report on the wellbeing of WA’s children and young people.
How can you help your child to be engaged in school and learning?
Top tips for parents, carers and family
Issues papers
Supporting parents
Policy briefs
Maternal and infant health
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Aboriginal children and young people speak out about culture and identity
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Wellbeing research project
Children and young people speak out about bullying
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Wellbeing research project
Children and young people speak out about families
Developed from the Commissioner's 2011 Wellbeing research project
Submissions
Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Australia's Family Law System, February 2020
The Commissioner provided recommendations to the Inquiry into Australia's Family Law System.
Submission to National Children’s Commissioner on young parents and their children
Submission to the National Children’s Commissioner project on interventions and supports for young parents and their children.
Submission to the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, April 2016
Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy Discussion Paper
Submission to Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, May 2013
Paid Parental Leave Scheme Review
More information
Info for parents, carers and family
The Commissioner's resources that provide parents, carers and families with practical tips to use with their children to help make meaningful, real-life improvements to their world.