I've had great feedback from children & young people so far on what helps them to raise complaints within orgs. Online surveys are closing on Sept 11. Pls encourage the young people you know to be part of this important work for Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . Details: bit.ly/2QHFAwC

National Child Protection Week is fast approaching. The eSafety Commissioner is again offering free webinars with engaging & relevant new content for parents. We are also offering Virtual Classrooms for children themselves! Be sure to sign up! esafety.gov.au!

The National Office for Child Safety is developing new resources for young people to speak up and have their complaints heard. Click below and help to shape the new systems!

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is on 4 August. If you would like to be involved or run an event to celebrate, don't forget to register with SNAICC Find out more information on their website: aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/register-your-…

All roads lead to Ali Curung. The Children's Commissioner is in Ali Curung hearing about issues affecting children and young people their community. Lack of culturally appropriate mental health services for young people is a major gap.

'Children don't lie about these things...we have to respond as if every report made by a child in care is true' aifs.gov.au/cfca/publicati…

The OCC's independent monitoring reports of youth detention centres and an Own Initiative Investigation report were tabled on Wednesday in NT Parliament. Read the reports here: occ.nt.gov.au/publications?

Melanie, 22, is Chair of the NT Youth Roundtable 2020. As part of this, she is educating young people on voting and being more politically engaged. “Only 66.4% of people between 18 and 24 are enrolled to vote. This is well below the national average of 88.9%.

In my recent Speaking Out Survey, 1 in 2 students said they didn’t know where to get mental health support in their local area. Some WA young people helped us create this video. Please share with the young people in your lives.

In Alice Springs last week, I visited Sadadeen Primary School and heard about some great work with their students on safe communities and protective behaviours. Growing up in a space free from violence is critical for c&yp to fully engage in school and thrive into adulthood.

Commissioner Gwynne on the High Court ruling, 'the conditions in the Northern Territory detention centres are vastly different to those that existed at the time of the incident, demonstrating the positive impact the current youth justice reforms are having'abc.net.au/news/2020-06-0…

Today is National Sorry Day. We must recognise the ongoing impact of suffering, trauma and grief of the Stolen Generations on First Nations children and their families. We are #InThisTogether2020 to heal and better our community. #NationalSorryDay

Commissioner Gwynne supports the recent announcement of the Northern Territory Government's pledge to boost domestic and family violence services during COVID-19.

Children's Commissioner, Colleen Gwynne, has been reappointed for a five year term. The Commissioner returns to her roll to continue her effective oversight of implementation of the Northern Territory Royal Commission's recommendations and legislative reform.

The Raising Children Network has developed a range of COVID-19 resources and guides for children and young people, families, parents and carers. The information and tips focus on children's safety and well-being. Have a read: raisingchildren.net.au/guides/coronav…

New practitioner resource to help organisations support families who share parenting (through separation or divorce) & their children through the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19). bit.ly/2z4IciF

The Office of Youth Affairs has developed a guide for virtual activities for children and young people during the holidays. Check out what's on offer: youth.nt.gov.au/calendar.html

The High Court of Australia has today issued its decision on the case involving Cardinal George Pell. I do not intend to comment on that judgement.

But I do wish to address the impact on our community.

Our thoughts are with all the survivors of child sexual abuse, and those who did not survive. If you or someone you know needs support or assistance: Lifeline - 13 11 14, 1800 Respect - 1800 737 732, MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978 abc.net.au/news/2020-04-0…

Burarra - a short film in language about COVID-19/Coronavirus in the Burarra language from north-central Arnhem Land in the NT. youtu.be/6g_49r1v0UM via YouTube Our Health in Our Hands ❤️💛🖤 Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT🖤💛❤️ Dr Sam McMahon BVSc FAICD FAVA @SenatorSiewert Patrick Dodson Malarndirri McCarthy Warren Snowdon Croakey News