The Commission for Children and Young People Strategic Plan 2016-1017

Our approach and priorities 2016–17

The Victorian Commission for Children and Young People is an independent statutory body established to promote improvement and innovation in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. We have a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people as defined in the Commission for Children and Young People Act (2012).

Our vision

That the rights of all children and young people in Victoria are recognised, respected and defended.

What we do

The Commission for Children and Young People:
-Provides independent scrutiny and oversight of services for children and young people, particularly those in out-of-home care, child protection and youth justice
-Advocates for best practice policy, program and service responses to meet the needs of children and young people
-Supports organisations that work with children and young people to prevent abuse and makes sure these organisations have child-safe practices
-Brings the views and experiences of children and young people to the attention of government and the community
-Promotes the rights, safety and well-being of children and young people.

Please click here for the Strategic Plan