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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Australian Law Reform Commission is keen to hear from young people about their views and expectations of privacy. By having your say you could help shape privacy laws that meet Australia’s current and future needs.

The Foundation for Young Australians has opened up a new round of grants, Youth Change Makers, to respond to the need of young people who are advocates for change in their communities. Individuals and small groups of young people are encouraged to apply.

Are you a young person who has dealt with a Legal Aid lawyer? The Children's Legal Service at Legal Aid NSW is being reviewed and the reviewer want to hear your feedback. Either send us a lawmail with your story or send an email to Jenny.Bargen@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Interface is Vibewire’s magazine anthology and the Call For Ideas is currently open! Successful contributors will take part in an 8-week mentoring program to bring their idea to publication.

 

The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have been developing a “Commitment to Young Australians” (0-25) to underpin their work and that of their member organisations. Read about it here!

 

“Child Friendly Australia” is an initiative working to inspire everybody to make a positive difference to children's lives. Check out the Child Friendly Australia Website and responses to NAPCAN’s “Ask KiDS” postcard campaign

Entries have now closed for the Human Writes personal essay and Rights in Perspective art competitions run by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Click here to see last year’s short listed works.