Children and young people care deeply about their communities andthe world around them. They are frustrated with institutions that do not include them or represent their views, and which fail to take action on public policy issues they believe should be prioritised...
A good education and relevant qualifications are critical to the future of every young person and are vital ingredients to success. Many students say they don’t feel ready to become active citizens when they leave school. They want to be better prepared for life...
Democracy in Action is an innovative civics engagement projectgiving young people practical skills in enrolling and completing aballot paper. DiA was designed by the Commissioner for Children and Young People in partnership with the Centre of Democracy and...
There are people of all ages who openly dislike politics and political campaigns. They begrudgingly line up at the ballot box to casttheir vote in what can feel like an endless cycle of federal and state elections, because they are required to do so by law. But for...
This direct engagement with children and young people in seeking their views on policy, process and practice is at the core of a child rights approach. When their voices and views are amplified and supported by adults who value their participation, then we have the...
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