To coincide with International Menstrual Health Day, Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly, is pleased to announce the recipients of her 2024 Period Justice grants.
Children and young people have frequently told the Commissioner about their experiences of overt racism in their lives and at their schools. The Commissioner says we need to be doing more to ensure the safety and wellbeing of these children and young people.
The 2023 Early Years Postcards asked children to draw their favourite place, and tell the Commissioner what made it special to them. In response, children drew pictures of their homes with their parents, siblings, friends, pets and much more.
The Commissioner wants decision makers to set a clear vision that will enable a joined-up approach to health care currently being provided to South Australia’s children and young people that is focused specifically on their health needs.
The Commissioner asked South Australian senior students what they needed to feel supported in their relationships and equipped to manage their sexual and mental health – essential knowledge for successfully navigating their personal lives. This is what they said.
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