This sixth report from the Commissioner’s Student Voice Postcards initiative reflects responses from the 17,533 South Australian primary school students who participated in 2024. Children aged 8-12 told the Commissioner about the value they place in play, their...
Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) takes a child-rights approach to education and promotes children’s active citizenship. It encourages early years educators to introduce child rights into children’s daily practice, using the United Nations Convention...
The Keeping Kids Connected to Learning and Schooling Summit took place on 7 March 2025, and brought education stakeholders and students together to discuss the transition from primary to secondary school, which is known to be a key time of vulnerability for students....
Children and young people have unique perspectives on the world around them and the spaces they frequent. These perspectives should be heard when considering the future of neighbourhoods in South Australia. From what children and young people have told the...
The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 recognises children and young people as victims of gender-based violence in their own right. However, children and young people’s unique perspectives and experiences continue to be overlooked in...
