Publications and reports

The Commission produces a wide range of publications and reports as part of its work to help make NSW a better place for children and young people. Our most recent publications are listed below - or you can browse the categories listed to the left.

Submissions to inquiries

The Commission's policy recommendations and submissions to formal enquiries can be found in the Changing laws for kids section of this site.


  • Our Time: How young people spend their time after school
    06 Mar 2013

    How young people spend their time after school and how they want to spend it. A research project conducted by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People 2012 Young People Advisory Group


  • YPAG 2012: Achievements
    28 Feb 2013

    The Commission’s Young People Advisory Group (YPAG) brings together twelve young people aged 13–16 years from six schools across NSW. This report highlights the key achievements of the 2012 YPAG and what happened with their advice. 


  • Serious childhood community injury in New South Wales 2009-10
    17 Dec 2012

    This report provides summary data on hospitalised injury in NSW resident children and young people (0–17) for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. It also provides information on trends in injury between 1 July 1999 and 30 June 2010.


  • Annual Report - 2012
    26 Oct 2012

    The Commission's Annual Report 2011-2012 was tabled in parliament on 26 October 2012.


  • Citizen Me! Engaging children and young people in your organisation
    18 Sep 2012

    Citizen Me! has been developed to help organisations, including government departments, meaningfully and effectively involve children and young people in their decision making. It highlights the importance of seeing children and young people as partners with adults in the decision-making process.


  • Annual Report - 2011
    28 Oct 2011

    The Commission's Annual Report 2010-2011 was tabled in parliament on 21 October 2011.


  • Annual Report - 2010
    28 Oct 2010

    The Annual Report of the NSW Commission for Children and Young People for 2009–2010.


  • Child Death Review Team Annual Report 2009
    28 Oct 2010

    The Child Death Review Team has examined the deaths of 565 children that occurred over the period January to December 2009.


  • A preliminary investigation of neonatal SUDI in NSW 1996-2008: opportunities for prevention
    06 Oct 2010

    New research released today by the NSW Child Death Review Team has found known risk factors in 90% of the sudden unexpected death of an infant (SUDI) that occurred in the neonatal period (the first 28 days after birth). 


  • A voice for kids
    22 Sep 2010

    What is the NSW Commission for Children and Young People? The NSW Commission for Children and Young People is an organisation that advocates for children and young people. We are also part of Communities NSW and report directly to the NSW Parliament through the Parliamentary Committee on Children and Young People.


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