Media releases

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Paid Parental Leave best Mothers Day present ever
  10 May 2009
  The Australian Children’s Commissioners and Guardians and the National Foundation for Australian Women warmly welcomed the announcement of the introduction of national Paid Parental Leave entitlements for Australia’s babies and their working mums and dads.