CSNSW Early Years Symposium | 4 September

About this event

Get ready for an inspiring and impactful day at the this year's Early Years Symposium! We're excited to announce Ms Anne Hollands, National Children's Commissioner, as our keynote speaker, sharing her invaluable insights and expertise. 

This year's symposium will delve into the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 5. Join us as we explore how governments, families, and communities can empower children to exercise their rights effectively as they grow. 

Keynote Speaker:

Anne Hollonds 
Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner

Anne's role is based at the Australian Human Rights Commission. The National Children’s Commissioner monitors policy and legislation to ensure that the human rights of children are protected and promoted, and provides advice to government.

Formerly Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, for 23 years Anne was Chief Executive of government and non-government organisations focused on research, policy and practice in child and family wellbeing. 

As a psychologist Anne has worked extensively in frontline practice, including in child protection; domestic, family and sexual violence; mental health; child and family counselling; parenting education; and family law counselling. 

Anne currently contributes to numerous expert advisory groups and boards. Her report ‘Help Way Earlier!’ How Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing’ was tabled in the Australian Parliament in August 2024.

The recommendations from the report for reform are below:
 

      SOURCE: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights/publications/help-way-earlier

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