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ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
5 September 2022Media ReleaseOngoing juvenile detention crisis a failure of basic support for kids and families
Commissioner Hollonds said vulnerable children and their families have been let down by federal, state and territory governments for decades with key recommendations from various inquiries and Royal Commissions going unimplemented. -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
24 August 2022Media Release
Survey shows children need better mental health support
A national survey examining the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic shows children and their families need better support from schools and mental health services. An initiative of the National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Commissioner, the survey found that children most commonly seek mental health support from their families, friends and schools. However,… -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
24 August 2022Publication
'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, children and their families have experienced unparalleled disruptions to their daily lives. Although the pandemic is far from over, it is important that we understand how children have dealt with these changes and ensure that policy and decision making moving forward can minimise negative impacts. You can view a Child-friendly version of the report here. In… -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
24 August 2022Publication
Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)
For more than two years, children and families in Australia have been living through the global COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2022, I asked children and their parents/guardians and grandparents, about their experiences during COVID-19, and what help they needed to recover. -
Commission - General
18 August 2022Publication
Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023
This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday. -
Sex Discrimination
12 August 2022News storyResearch commences for 5th National Survey on Workplace Sexual Harassment
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ is currently conducting the 5th National Survey on Workplace Sexual Harassment. The survey takes place around every four years and is our nation's key source of information on the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. The data aims to inform Australia's ongoing response to this issue, providing evidence to… -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
4 August 2022Media Release
National day spotlights culture and rights of First Nations children
Celebrating and showcasing the lives of First Nations children is the focus of today’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Day. With the theme this year of ‘My Dreaming, My Future’, the day also provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on how Australians can work together to improve a range of health, social and human rights outcomes for young First Nations people