Teenagers and Gambling

Teenagers who completed the Commissioner’s Gambling Survey said they want to be better informed about gambling, including what leads to gambling harm.

The Things that Matter to Gender Diverse Primary Students

Gender diverse children attend schools all across South Australia. This snapshot highlights the thoughts and feelings that are both unique to gender diverse children, and shared with many other children.

Teenagers and Safety

This report examines survey responses from 908 South Australian teenagers and provides a rare and valuable insight into their understanding of what safety means and where teenagers feel safe.

SA SRC Campaign Position Briefs

The South Australian Student Representative Council (SA SRC) have released campaign position briefs for each of the 2024 campaigns, which outline the goals and methodology of the campaigns.

Smacking and Physical Punishment

Australia is among the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child signatories that has not yet joined the 66 countries which have made it illegal for parents to smack their children. Approaches to discipline need to be positive and move beyond physical punishment.

Listening to LGBTQIA+ Young People

Repeated reports of discrimination towards LGBTQIA+ young people have prompted the Commissioner to delve into the issues faced by these young people across many aspects of their lives because all young people have the right to live their lives free of discrimination.

A Six Point Plan to Make SA Better for Kids

As experts in their own lives, the Commissioner prioritises listening to children. This snapshot summary provides an overview of six key things young people have said about their lives.

Friendship & Belonging

Some practical ideas and suggestions from children and young people themselves, on ways they can be supported to be and to make good friends.

The Things That Matter 5

Hear what primary school aged children aged 8 – 12 years have told their Commissioner matters to them most.

Everyday Racism

Children and young people have frequently told the Commissioner about their experiences of overt racism in their lives and at their schools. The Commissioner says we need to be doing more to ensure the safety and wellbeing of these children and young people.

Relationships and sexual health education

The Commissioner asked South Australian senior students what they needed to feel supported in their relationships and equipped to manage their sexual and mental health – essential knowledge for successfully navigating their personal lives. This is what they said.

Responding to vaping at school: approaches that work.

Practical advice that takes a whole-of-school preventive health approach to addressing vaping amongst young people.

Why we need an overarching vision for children and young people's health

The Commissioner wants decision makers to set a clear vision that will enable a joined-up approach to health care currently being provided to South Australia’s children and young people that is focused specifically on their health needs.

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Every right, for every child! On 20 November 1989 the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. More than 195 countries have ratified this document since, making it the most important human rights treaty in history! Do you know what rights it contains?  

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