Here is a selection of recent speeches delivered by our Commissioner, Megan Mitchell.
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Contemporary risks to children and young people: real and perceived
01 Dec 2011
Commissioner Megan Mitchell spoke at the 2011 Youthsafe forum, “What’s the frequency?”, Tuning into adolescent development to help young people stay safe. In her address on contemporary risks to children and young people, Ms Mitchell said, "The challenge is to take a proactive approach to prevent child injury in a way that does not compromise children’s right to play and recreation or detract from their agency."
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Speak out. Stop bullying. It's everyone's responsibility!
01 Jul 2011
The NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Ms Megan Mitchell, spoke at the Speak out. Stop bullying. It’s everyone’s responsibility! conference about the launch of Interrelate Family Centres' new Save Our Schools (SOS) from Bullying program on Friday 1 July, 2011.
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Welcome Address: Day 2, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference
03 Jun 2011
Megan Mitchell, NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, spoke to the conference about the Commission's role and functions, the importance of partnerships in advocating for the interests of children and young people, and some of the Commission's current initiative, including A picture of NSW children.
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Minister's Opening of Middle Years Seminar 1: Physical Development
02 Jun 2011
Minister for Citizenship and Communities, the Hon Victor Dominello, delivered an opening address for the Middle Years Seminar 1 (Physical Development) in the Jubilee Room at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 2 June, 2011.
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Commissioner's Opening of Middle Years Seminar 1: Physical Development
02 Jun 2011
NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Megan Mitchell, opening address for the Middle Years Seminar 1 (Physical Development) in the Jubilee Room at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 2 June, 2011.
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The Commission and schools: now and in the future
08 Mar 2011
Commissioner Megan Mitchell addressed the Australia and New Zealand Law Association (ANZELA). "We now know that in order to understand the impact of systems, policies and legislation on their lives, children and young people's voices need to be heard."
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The Middle Years of Childhood
25 Nov 2010
The Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, addressed the ARACY Symposium. "34% of NSW children are in their middle years. 4.3% are Indigenous; 8.3% are not born in Australia; 17.5% do not speak English at home with 13.3% speaking an Asian language; 84.7% have a religion, 37.3% Catholic and 20% Anglican; religion is important to 48% of 15-17 year olds."
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Launch of child friendly by design toolkit
19 Nov 2010
The Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, launced the Child friendly by design toolkit. "It is clear that children of all ages want to be supported to interact with their environments, their peers and members of their community in the places and spaces where they live, play and grow up. This includes both the built and natural environments and the places that link them together."
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Address to Youth Parliament
08 Jul 2010
In a democratic society every citizen has the right and opportunity to play an active part in the decision-making processes of government and the parliament. Parliamentarians are elected to debate and pass laws that aim to improve our society.
As adults, we can influence that process by electing Members of Parliament to represent our interests and take into account our views. As younger members of the community, you don’t have direct access to this process but it is recognised that children and young people still need to have their voices heard.
