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Advocating for the rights and wellbeing of Tasmania's children and young people. Follow for news, invites to have your say and more!

Promoting the rights and wellbeing of Tasmanian children and young people.

02/11/2026

Shout out to young Palawa people across the island.

Here's an opportunity for you to have a say on an influential role that could have a positive impact on the futures of Palawa luwutina / children and young people across Lutruwita / Tasmania.

Aboriginal young people aged 15-21 are invited to help choose Lutruwita / Tasmania's next Commissioner for Aboriginal Children & Young People

✅Training opportunity✅Leadership experience ✅Vouchers provided

Info here: https://tas.pulse.ly/ahfanl2omj
If you are interested or have questions, please contact the TAC on 62340 700 or email [email protected]

26/10/2026

“Children’s Week is a wonderful time for everyone - children, young people, and adults alike - to be curious and to learn new things from their fellow Tasmanians.” - Commissioner Pringle-Jones

It's Children’s Week, Australia’s national celebration of children’s rights. Each year, communities come together to recognise children’s achievements, listen to their voices, and celebrate every child’s right to a happy and fulfilling childhood.

The 2026 theme, “Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practice their religion,” highlights Article 30 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This article affirms every child’s right to speak their own language and embrace their family’s culture, traditions and way of life.

Read the Commissioner’s message for Children’s Week 2026 👉 ccyp.me/CW26

Explore Playgroup Tasmania's Children’s Week 2026 events calendar 👉 ccyp.me/CW26-events

19/10/2026

Sonya Pringle-Jones was recently appointed as Tasmania’s next Commissioner for Children and Young People, coinciding with the commencement of the new Commission for Children and Young People. 🎉

Sonya has more than 20 years of experience improving outcomes for children and young people in Tasmania and is deeply committed to advancing children’s rights and ensuring young people influence the decisions that affect them.

The new Commission has a wider range of functions and powers, further strengthening Tasmania’s child protection oversight system while advocating for the rights, wellbeing and interests of children and young people.

Children and young people can learn more about Sonya at 👉ccyp.me/about

A full biography is available at 👉ccyp.me/aboutcommissioner

And you can learn more about the Commission for Children and Young People at 👉ccyp.me/aboutcommission

08/10/2026

⚠️ Please note: Our office is currently undergoing an IT transition which will result in short delays responding to enquiries.

📞 This includes a temporary phone outage.

📧 During this time, the best way to reach the Commission for Children and Young People is by emailing [email protected]

You can also review the referral information available on our website, at ccyp.me/gettinghelp

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please be assured, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

20/09/2026

Did you know we have a newsletter?! 📨

Subscribe to receive quarterly email newsletter updates from the Interim Commissioner including news, events, resources and more ✨

You can subscribe, or view recent newsletter editions, by visiting: ccyp.me/Newsletter

17/09/2026

Do you know a young person under 18 who wants to discover new ways to have their voice heard on decisions that affect them? 🤔

Whether it involves influencing big decisions affecting children and young people in Tasmania, completing surveys, participating in focus groups, or joining fun activities taking place around the state, Your Engagement Place (or YEP!) is a place for children and young people to speak up and have a say on topics that matter to them 🗣️💬

You can learn more by checking out the YEP! hub at https://ccyp.me/yepper

15/09/2026

"This is a painting of me when I was three years old. I remember my Dad asking if I wanted to go to the snow for the first time and even though I was cold and wet by the end of it, it was a very exciting day. The core memory is what inspired this painting." - Tabitha, winner of the Commissioner for Children and Young People's Young Archies Award.

Huge congratulations to Tabitha for receiving the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Award in the Department for Education, Children and Young People Young Archies Awards for their amazing portrait ‘Snow Day’! 🏅

Explore the virtual Young Archies exhibition here: 👉ccyp.me/archies26

Pictured: Interim Commissioner Ros Cornish AM (left) with winner of the Commissioner for Children and Young People's Young Archies Award, Tabitha.

13/09/2026

The Emerging Minds 2026 National Workforce Survey is now open and invites participation from health, community services, social services, education, policy, research and leadership professionals.

The future of support for children and families starts with understanding the workforce behind it. Help ensure your experiences are represented.

To learn more and take part before 30 November 2026, visit: https://bit.ly/3TCGRbU

09/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day 💛

A simple question can make a big difference.

Whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague, take the time to check in and ask, “R U OK?”. Not just today, but any day.

Need help starting the conversation? You can find tips to build confidence and ask this important question here: 👉 ccyp.me/ruokday

09/09/2026

This week is Foster and Kinship Carers Week (9-18 September).

This week is all about celebrating and thanking all the foster and kinship carers across Tasmania who provide safe, loving support for children and young people in out-of-home care. 💜

Today, the Interim Commissioner was pleased to attend the Foster and Kinship Carers Association of Tasmania's 40th Anniversary reception at Parliament House.

To learn more about Foster and Kinship Carers Week and view upcoming events, visit 👉 ccyp.me/fkat26

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Friday	9am - 5pm

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