In 2024, more than 17,500 children aged 8-12 years across South Australia took part in the annual Commissioner’s Student Voice Postcards initiative. Their responses provide clear insight into their lives, including the conditions which shape them. They also expose patterns of systemic challenges that must be addressed.

When it comes to decisions around space and infrastructure, children and young people – particularly young children – are overlooked and ignored, dismissed as "too young" to have worthwhile perspectives to offer. This report provides an opportunity for young children to practice sharing their thoughts and feelings about the things that matter to them.

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...

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.

Children and young people have unique perspectives on the world around them and the spaces they frequent. This report provides insights from primary school students into what they see and how they connect to the world around them. It concludes neighbourhoods need to be child friendly and child safe.