I hope you enjoy Issue 6 of my quarterly e-news. Find out about my inaugural Keeping Our Promises Report, Region Postcard Summaries and upcoming COP28 Focus on Food Workshop...
Thursday 14 December
Issue 7
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to send you my final newsletter for 2023.
In the past few months, I have spoken with hundreds of children and young people in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, and around Adelaide. I held a workshop with young people where they discussed their concerns and ideas about food sustainability resulting in a paper being sent to Australian delegates at COP28.
The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge received some really creative entries again this year. You can see this year’s top-rated entries at the Space to Dream Travelling Exhibition which is currently at the Australian Space Discovery Centre on North Terrace, Adelaide.
I have just released my annual series of reports on South Australia’s progress toward meeting recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. While there is some evidence of improvement, there are enduring issues across the seven areas of Child Health, Child Justice, Child Protection, Education, Physical Punishment, Disability, and the Environment.
I look forward to 2024 and a new cohort of SA SRC students. I am currently recruiting so please let any teenagers going into Years 10, 11 and 12 know to apply now!
All the very best for the Festive Season and New Year.
Featured News
SA SRC Recap for 2023
In its second year, members of the SA SRC have been busy running some high-profile campaigns to bring about positive change across their communities.
We are currently recruiting students who will be in Years 10-12 in 2024. Read more
COP28 Submission
The Commissioner held a climate workshop on food sustainability during Anti-Poverty Week, which resulted in an Open Letter from SA Young People to Australian delegates attending COP28.
Educators can now access menstrual kits to help teach young people about periods, the menstrual cycle and everything in between.
Shine SA recently created the kits with help from one of the Commissioner's Period Grants. They contain a range of products, information and activities to facilitate engaging and interactive menstruation education.
Uniting Country SA provided children and young people for their feedback on improving community events in Port Pirie with a fun 'Graffiti Wall'. The Wall was set up at KIDtober events in the town, thanks to funding from the Commissioner's Small Grants Program. Read more
Commissioner's Runabout
Read this snapshot summary of what the Commissioner has been busy with over the last three months, connecting and engaging with SA children, young people, and adult stakeholders on issues relating to her advocacy work. Read more
Submissions | Briefs | Reports
2023 Child Rights Progress Reports
The Commissioner’s annual suite of seven reports were released on International Human Rights Day (10 December) each year. Each report examines SA's progress against recommendations made by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in relation to Child Health, Child Protection, Child Justice, Disability, Education, Environment and Physical Punishment.
The Commissioner believes the SA government must invest resources into primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions that ensure timely and appropriate responses to children who are displaying or engaging in harmful sexual behaviours (HSB) toward themselves or others.
This guide provides advice on how local councils and other decision makers can work with children and young people to provide places and spaces that are welcoming for younger residents.
Developing a 'fit for purpose' mental health care system
Having consulted with young people and their families about mental health care, the Commissioner has identified a number of concerns with the current system and made recommendations for a more child and youth focused mental health system
Submission on the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023 The Commissioner supports the need for the interests of future generations to be taken into account by the Commonwealth Government in its decisions about climate change. This submission explains why.
Submission on the 20 Year State Infrastructure Strategy
The CCYP highlighted the need to involve children and young people in infrastructure consultations and drew attention to the issues they have raised with her, including support for public libraries and places to play such as swimming pools. She also emphasized the importance of digital access for all.
Submission on the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan The Commissioner highlighted the voices of children and young people about the need for greener, climate resilient environments; child and youth friendly places; access to Wi-Fi and mobile connections; and safe, cheap transport.
The Commissioner provided a submission to the Review to provide the insights of children and young people she has heard from, including those from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Young South Australians took part in a workshop about food sustainability. After hearing from a panel of experts, participants collaborated on a statement on behalf of SA's young people sent to Australian delegates attending COP28. Here are some of the views young attendees expressed. Watch video
Grants
Period Grants 2024
In 2024, the Commissioner invites community groups, arts organisations, sporting clubs and local government to apply for small grants for activities to promote awareness and reduce stigma associated with periods and menstruation.
The top-rated designs from the Commissioner’s Space to Dream Exhibition with be featured at a public exhibition being held at the Australian Space Discovery Centre on North Terrace until Sunday 28 January. It will then visit libraries across South Australia.
Don’t forget to apply for the SA SRC! Students who will be in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2024 can take part in a statewide body of 150 members working together to create change in their communities. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 11 February 2024.
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