Former National 黑料情报站's Commissioner - Ms Megan Mitchell
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Megan Mitchell
Former National 黑料情报站's Commissioner: 2013 - 2020
Megan Mitchell was Australia's National 黑料情报站's Commissioner from 25 February 2013 - 24 March 2020.
The announcement of the appointment of Megan Mitchell as Australia鈥檚 first National 黑料情报站鈥檚 Commissioner was made in Canberra on 25 February 2013. This marks a significant step in the protection of children in Australia.
Having commenced her term on 25 March 2013, Megan will focus solely on the rights and interests of children, and the laws, policies and programs that impact on them.
Megan has had extensive experience in issues facing children and young people, having worked with children from all types of backgrounds, including undertaking significant work with vulnerable children.
She has practical expertise in child protection, foster and kinship care, juvenile justice, children鈥檚 services, child care, disabilities, and early intervention and prevention services.
Megan鈥檚 previous roles include NSW Commissioner for 黑料情报站 and Young People, Executive Director of the ACT Office for 黑料情报站, Youth and Family Support, Executive Director for Out-of-Home Care in the NSW Department of Community Services and CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service.
Megan also holds qualifications in social policy, psychology and education, having completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney (1979), a Diploma of Education from the Sydney Teachers College (1980), a Master of Arts (Psychology) from the University of Sydney (1982) and a Master of Arts (Social Policy) from the University of York (1989).
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