Children &
Young People

Recent Speeches & Presentations

The CYPC is regularly asked to talk about, or comment on, a range of issues relevant to children and young people.

2012-2013:

In March 2013, the CYPC spoke at the ACT launch of CREATE's Report Card 2013.
In March 2013, the CYOC spoke via videolink at the Interntional Colloquium on Juvenile Justice in New Delhi, India.
In March 2013, the CYPC spoke at a meeting of the Children's Week Council of Australia.
In February 213, the CYPC spoke at the launch of Because it's a serious matter...talking with students about bullying and disability.
In December 2012, the CYPC spoke at the Dickson College Graduation Ceremony.
In October 2012, the CYPC spoke at the 2012 ACT Children's Week Awards.
In September 2012, the CYPC spoke at the National Child Protection Week Play Your Part Awards.
In August 2012, the CYPC spoke at the 2nd Children's Issues Forum in Hong Kong.
In August 2012, the CYPC spoke at The District In My Eyes Research Press Conference, and Kids Dream 6th Anniversary Ceremony, in Hong Kong.
In July 2012, the CYPC spoke at the opening of the 2012 ACT Human Rights Commission Art Award Exhibition.

2011-2012:

In June 2012, the CYPC spoke at the 1st Meeting of the Asian-Pacific Council for Juvenile Justice and accompanying National and Regional Conference, in Bangkok, Thailand.
In November 2011, the CYPC spoke at the Rights & Realities: Children & the Australian State Conference in Sydney.
In November 2011, the CYPC spoke at the 8th Australian & New Zealand Adolescent Health Conference.
In October 2011, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the Read 2 Me: A book of classic rhymes illustrated by children and young people.
In July 2011, the CYPC spoke at the Engaging Children & Young People in Active Living Seminar.

2010-2011:

In May 2011, the CYPC spoke at the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition 2011 National Youth Sector Conference.
In March 2011, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the CYPC's publication Why Girls Are Important: A celebration of International Women's Day.
In February 2011, the CYPC spoke at the Mental Health Community Coalition ACT Inaugural Conference: Leading The Change.
In November 2010, the CYPC spoke at ACTCOSS Conference 2010: Defining Diversity.
In October 2010, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the Communities@Work's publication Just Change the Channel!
In October 2010, the CYPC spoke at the Australian Catholic University's Case Management: The critical link symposium.
In July 2010, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the Child & Family Nurses Association of the ACT.
In July 2010, the CYPC spoke at the College of Law, Australian National University.
In July 2010, the CYPC spoke at a meeting of the National Council for Australian Women.

2009-2010:

In April 2010, the CYPC spoke at the 2010 National Community Child Health Conference.
In April 2010, the CYPC spoke at the School of Physical, Environmental & Mathematical Sciences, Australian Defence Force Academy, University of New South Wales.
In December 2009, the CYPC spoke at the CYPC Commissioner for a Day Award ceremony at The Canberra Hospital.
In December 2009, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the Australian Children's Commissioners & Guardians' publication How Australian Kids See The World.
In November 2009, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services’ Charter of Rights for children and young people in out-of-home care.
In November 2009, the CYPC spoke at the Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services’ Care & Accommodation Forum.

2008-2009:

In June 2009, the CYPC spoke at the 2009 ACT Youth Environmental Forum, co-hosted by the CYPC and the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability & the Environment.
In June 2009, the CYPC spoke at the opening of the 2009 ACT Human Rights Commission Art Award Exhibition.
In May 2009, the CYPC spoke at the Tasmanian Commissioner for Children’s Colloquium: Visiting Children - Perspectives of Independence in Hobart.
In April 2009, the CYPC spoke at the launch of the ACT Office of Regulatory Services’ Under 18s Consumer Guide.

Copies of some of the speeches and presentations are available on request. Please contact the CYPC on 6205 2222, or at ACTkids@act.gov.au.

Last updated 27 Mar 2013