Charter Ambassador Program

A Young Person, An Educator

The Charter Ambassador Program (CAP) is run by the Child Development Council and is an opportunity for children and young people to say what they need to be safe, happy and well, influence change and to learn new skills. Ambassadors will: Learn all about the Charter...

The Things That Matter 4

CCYP Resource

Postcard packs are sent out in Term 3 each year to every school that has students in the 8-12 year age group. The packs contain a pre-printed postcard that contains a set of four simple questions children are asked to respond to in their own words. They are also...

The Things That Matter 3

CCYP Resource

This is the third report in the Things That Matter series, presenting the responses from more than 13,868 South Australian children who completed their postcards during Terms 3 and 4 of the 2021 school year. Postcards were received from 289 schools across South...

The Things That Matter 2

CCYP Resource

Building on the inaugural Things That Matter report, Things That Matter 2 provides an opportunity for leaders across schools and the community in South Australia to hear directly from a group whose voices are rarely heard: children aged between 8 and 12 years old....

The Things That Matter

CCYP Resource

Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that ‘all children and young people have a right to have a say on all issues that affect them and for their views to be taken seriously.’ Fulfilling this commitment can involve a variety of...