Submissions
The Commissioner’s functions as outlined in the Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016 include undertaking and commissioning research into topics related to children and young people. This research informs future work, projects, and advice aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people in SA. It includes making submissions and providing feedback to government on subjects relating to children and young people’s rights. The following submissions contain information relating to children and young people’s views on issues relating to citizenship.
Submission about the Adelaide City Plan 2036
Where young people live, the facilities available to them locally, and their ease of access to school, activities and employment have an enormous impact on their lives and can mean the difference between getting on well in life and being impoverished. However,...
Submission on the Local Government Participation and Elections Review
Local councils play a critical role in realising children and young people's rights. Councils plan and provide for many services, facilities and spaces that shape community wellbeing and participation, including libraries, parks, and play and recreation facilities....
Submission on a new cultural policy for South Australia
We know that enabling children and young people to learn about, experiment in, and engage in arts, culture and creative activities can have a big impact. It boosts civic engagement, provides a platform to explore important ideas and ways to express them, can have a...
Submission on Creating a More Child Focused Budget 2024/25
Submission to the South Australian Government on Creating a More Child Focused Budget 2024/25 published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on the Multicultural Framework Review, 2023
Submission on the Multicultural Framework Review, published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission to the CIO on Digital Connectivity, 2023
Submission to the Chief Information Officer on Digital Connectivity, Digital Connectivity is Integral to the Human Rights of Young People, published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response, 2023
Submission to the Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework 2023
Submission to the Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on South Australia’s Autism Strategy, 2023
Submission on South Australia's Autism Strategy published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on the Review of the (Safety) Act 2017 – Child Voice & Participation, 2022
Submission on the Review of the Chidlren and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 - Child Voice & Participation, published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
