Role Title: Policy Review Intern 2
Organisation: Commissioner for Children and Young People
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Perth
The role will involve policy development, research, analysis and consultation with Children and Young People (CYP) either online or attending groups such as CREATE, YACWA etc. The project position papers are currently online and have been amended internally based on information obtained from 42 submissions. We are now at the consulting with CYP stage and finalisation of the project/Position papers. This will be achieved as part of the Project: Policy Position Statements Consultation.
The Commissioner is the independent person who works closely with children and young people, their families, community and government to make WA a better place for 0 to 18 year-olds. In particular, the key functions of the office include:
• Advocating for all children and young people.
• Monitoring laws, policies and practices that affect the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Promoting and valuing the voice of children and young people and the positive contributions they make to our society.
• Consulting children and young people, parents, families and government and non-government organisations.
• Researching the latest trends and information that relate to children and young people.
• Inquiring on behalf of children and young people about issues relating to their wellbeing.
Using research and the other evidence available, the Commissioner seeks to positively influence legislation, policy, services and attitudes.