Annual Report 2022-23

Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People (2021 - 2025)· 16 November 2023annual_reportNo. 2022

The Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People's 2022-23 annual report highlights the inquiry into food insecurity among WA children, culminating in the 'Hungry for Change' report. The report details findings from hearings, travel to regional and remote communities, and a research visit to Tasmania to examine their school lunch program. The committee also continued its oversight of the Commissioner for Children and Young People.

Impact

Children and young people experiencing food insecurity, particularly those in remote and regional areas, Aboriginal children, and children from newly arrived migrant and refugee families, will be positively affected by the recommendations. Schools and communities will also be impacted.

educationhealthpublic_sectorindigenousfood insecurityschool lunch programchild wellbeingpovertychildrenyoung peoplewestern australiaremote communitiesaboriginal childrenmigrant familiesrefugee families

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