Act for Children Roundtable Series
Learn from Australian and international experts on how we can make child rights real in Australia...
4th December 2024
Can we make children's rights real? Global Insights for Australia
Renowned experts Professor Ursula Kilkelly and Professor Laura Lundy, share their extensive research. Learn first hand about the successes, challenges, and innovative approaches used globally to safeguard children's rights—and discover what steps Australia can take to strengthen our own laws.
21st October 2024
Lessons from Scotland
Bruce Adamson, former Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland, shares his experiences from his six years as commissioner. Includes how Scotland now have NO children in prisons.
2nd August 2024
Roundtable with Clair Fenton-Glynn and John Tobin
Hear from Professor John Tobin and Professor Claire Fenton-Glynn about a National Act for Children and a Commonwealth Minister for Children.
The Act for Children Campaign seeks to strengthen collaboration across the sectors and together amplify the need for child safety and wellbeing to be made a national priority in Australia.
24th April 2024
Roundtable with the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza
Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, speaks about the UK Children Act (2004) which provides the legislative foundations for her role and the other UK Children’s Commissioners. The Act also provides for safeguarding and support for children and young people.
Act for Children Reading List and Useful Links
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Roundtable #4 Laura Lundy & Ursula Kilkelly Reading Links​
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‘Help way earlier!’ – transforming child justice - Australia's Human Rights Commission (2024)
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Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) Tool
The Act for Children campaign acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their ​enduring connection to the lands, waters, and skies. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In solidarity, AFC supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the need for truth-telling about the history and impact of colonisation. We treasure the rich and diverse cultures and customs of First Nations people – valued knowledge holders, leaders and partners in creating the conditions for all our children to thrive.