Australia has developed a range of ways to support the well-being of children and promote their participation in decisions and services that affect them. One way that children’s interests and participation are promoted is through the establishment of State and Territory based Advocates, Commissions and Guardians to represent and advocate for children.
The Commissioners meet twice a year and also keep in regular contact to share information and work together on specific projects to help improve the wellbeing of children and young people across Australia. As issues of national significance and common interest arise the Australian Children's Commissioners and Guardians (ACCG) may decide to prepare a joint submission.
Children’s Advocates, Commissioners and Guardians in Australia:
P: 02 9248 0970
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Ground Floor, 219-241 Cleveland Street, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Locked Bag 5000, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
The Advocate for Children and Young People is under the DCJ ABN 36 433 875 185.
P: 02 9248 0943 or 0439 346 249
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We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, ACYP is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.