News

• New Commissioner for Children and Young People Appointed
  05 Aug 2009
  The Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir, has appointed Gaye Phillips as the Commissioner of Children and Young People, effective from 7 September 2009, said Minister for Youth Graham West.

• Putting the child back into 'child care'
  03 Aug 2009
  The Federal Senate inquiry into child care services in Australia has been told that there is growing concern that childcare has been treated as a market commodity, insufficiently tied to quality outcomes for children.

• August current awareness bulletin
  01 Aug 2009
  This month's bulletin includes e-links on the subjects of children's health, social inclusion indicators and the sexual exploitation of children.

• June KidsPoll results: Things that make me feel at home
  10 Jul 2009
  The vast majority of voters either agreed or strongly agreed that each ‘thing’ made them feel at home. There was not one clear proposition that stood out as the most important. Follow the link for more, including comments we received.

• Time for kids to have their say in research about their lives
  09 Jul 2009
  A group of top social researchers has put together a new resource to help break down barriers to involving children and young people in research about their lives.

• June 2009 - Employer Guideline changes
  06 Jul 2009
  Changes to identification and Relevant Employment Proceeding requirements.

• July current awareness bulletin
  01 Jul 2009
  This month's bulletin features several reports related to bullying as well as articles about young people's use of online social media.

• Commissioner's report card: could do better
  25 Jun 2009
  The NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People Ms Gillian Calvert today told a Federal Senate Inquiry that new and different approaches are needed to improve young people’s well-being while at school and to make a better transition to work.

• NSW Councils support 'young' advice on future developments
  22 Jun 2009
  The look and feel of all future developments in NSW local government areas is being given unique ‘guidance’ following the launch today of built 4 kids, a new resource that will help to reshape the built environment for children and young people.

• June Current Awareness Bulletin
  01 Jun 2009
  This month’s bulletin includes 'Children in care' prepared by Australian Institute of Family Studies and a research report 'Home truths : mental health, housing and homelessness in Australia' prepared by the Mental Health Council of Australia.