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Guide

Guidelines for implementing the Universal Principle and Child Safe Standards in Queensland


The guidelines assist organisations to embed the Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle into their policies and practices to meet obligations under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. They are designed to help everyone, who works with children or provides spaces for them, to understand their role and how they can contribute to keeping...
Briefing paper

Consultation with academics and civil society about the Children’s Online Privacy Code


This paper summarises insights from a workshop with academics and civil society experts, capturing key reflections and recommendations to inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. Prepared as a briefing for the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner, it distils collective expertise to support a rights-based approach to children’s digital privacy.
Briefing paper

Blueprint for a great childhood in South Australia


All children and young people growing up in South Australia have a right to enjoy a great childhood and it is our responsibility to do all that we can to deliver on their expectations. This guide takes the voices of South Australian children and young people expressing their needs and provides useful tips to meet...
Report

Missing out: systemic discrimination of children and young people in South Australia


This report highlights the challenges and poorer outcomes for South Australian children experiencing systemic disadvantage. It makes recommendations for change, including creating a Minister for Children and Young People and introducing new legislation covering human rights, the impact of decisions on future generations and child poverty.
Briefing paper

The Australian privacy principles and the rights of children and young people


This paper was developed to support a workshop on shaping the Children’s Online Privacy Code. It draws connections between the Australian Privacy Principles, children’s rights and young people's perspectives, aiming to deepen the dialogue around what the Code should address to better protect children’s privacy online.