--- title: ACYP | Participation Charter --- Search this site on Google Search [![acyp-web-logo.png](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hs-fs/hubfs/acyp-web-logo.png?width=462&name=acyp-web-logo.png "acyp-web-logo.png")](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/) # Speak for Yourself - Participation Charter We, the young people, agree that the key principles for meaningful participation of children and young people in decision-making include the following: - respect - empowerment - giving and receiving constructive advice - trust - providing feedback - interaction and entertainment - no stereotyping of young people - equity - collaboration We respectfully request that adults assist us to make a meaningful contribution by: - providing guidance balance with independence - providing training and skill development - providing resources and financial support - understand that we have many commitments - Encouraging us to work collaboratively - Fully inform us of our role and our rights in the decision making process We recommend that children and young people engaged in decision making processes undertake the following: - respect the views of others - be fully committed to the process - take accountability - show initiative - respect boundaries - be flexible with their time - meet deadlines # Watch a video of the event below: # Some photos of the event: ![SFY-01.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-01.jpg) ![SFY-02.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-02.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-05.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-04.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-03.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-06.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-07.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-08.jpg) ![SFY-03.jpg](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/campaigns/speak-for-yourself/SFY-09.jpg) --- To make sure you know about events like this in the future, [click here to register for our Newsletter](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/newsletter). ##### Contact us P: [02 9248 0970](tel:0292480970) E: [acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au](mailto:acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au) ###### Street address [NSW Advocate for Children and Young People](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/) [Ground Floor, 219-241 Cleveland Street, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/)   ###### Mailing address [NSW Advocate for Children and Young People](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/) Locked Bag 5000, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124   The Advocate for Children and Young People is under the DCJ ABN 36 433 875 185. ###### Media P: [02 9248 0943](tel:0292480943) or [0439 346 249](tel:0439346249) E: [media@acyp.nsw.gov.au](mailto:media@acyp.nsw.gov.au) ##### Subscribe to our newsletter Receive updates and invitations from the Advocate [Subscribe](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/newsletter) ![Aboriginal flag](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/Aboriginal%20flag.svg) 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.