Advocate for Children and Young People

The Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) works to improve the safety, welfare and well being of all children and young people in NSW. We speak up for children and young people to ensure that their rights are respected and their points of view heard by adult decision makers. We engage with the children and young people of NSW and listen to their feedback and input.

The role of ACYP is to: - Advocate for and promote the wellbeing of children and young people - Promote the participation of children and young people in the decisions that affect their lives - Make recommendations to government and non-government agencies on legislation, reports, policies, practices and services affecting children and young people - Conduct, promote and monitor research into issues affecting children and young people - Prepare, in consultation with the Minister, a three-year strategic plan for children and young people in the state.