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When walking works for kids
10 Feb 2012
Kids should be encouraged to walk safely in their neighbourhoods, says Commissioner.
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Commissioner calls for sexual health campaigns for young people
09 Feb 2012
The NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Megan Mitchell, is calling for increased sexual health education for young people as survey data shows a lowering in the age of first sexual activity among teenagers.
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Young People Advisory Group kicks off
03 Feb 2012
A real highlight from last week was meeting with our newly formed Young People Advisory Group during their orientation on 23 and 24 January. The Advisory Group, made up of 12 young people from six schools across NSW, is an exciting opportunity for young people to be heard and to influence decisions that affect young people throughout NSW.
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February current awareness bulletin
02 Feb 2012
Highlights of month's bulletin include: evidence on the effectiveness of early childhood intervention, new online socialising resource, working with sibling sexual abuse, approaches to supporting vulnerable families and preventing child abuse and neglect.
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Commissioner's diary: Looking back, looking ahead
11 Jan 2012
At the end of my first full year as Commissioner I have had the opportunity to reflect on how far the Commission has come and how much we have all achieved during a time of review and significant change.
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KidsPoll results: school bus safety
10 Jan 2012
In November-December 2011, KidsPoll asked if seatbelts should be compulsory in school buses. Here are the results.
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January current awareness bulletin
09 Jan 2012
Research, policy and comment including: young carers, social networks and learning, child protection systems, and youth mentoring – and much more!
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Deaths report needs commitment to reform: NSW Children's Commissioner
14 Dec 2011
NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Megan Mitchell, has welcomed the release of the first Community Services Child Deaths 2010 Annual Report, acknowledging the NSW Government’s commitment to greater transparency regarding child protection and child deaths.
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NSW data shows kids need a better deal on dental health
09 Dec 2011
The NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Megan Mitchell, says Australia should put an end to excluding oral health from Medicare coverage.
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Children are doing their own research in Australia
25 Nov 2011
In an Australian first, UnitingCare Burnside has implemented a child-led research training program. The Today and Tomorrow Research Program began in April with a group of local students aged nine to fourteen years learning about all aspects of research including design, ethics, research methods, data collection, data analysis and disseminating research findings. Commissioner Megan Mitchell attended the launch of the program on November 24.
