ACT Human Rights Commission - Children & Young People

The Children and Young People Commissioner is a position that is written into law and it is independent from the government. It is part of the ACT Human Rights Commission.

Jodie Griffiths-Cook is the Children and Young People Commissioner and one of her most important jobs is hearing from children and young people.

The Commission:

• Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.
• Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
• Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
• Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
• Advocates for and supports victims of crime.