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Report noted, highlighting children and young people's issues in WA: poverty, detention rates, housing waitlists, and the importance of support services.

🟡 Medium · Committee12 November 2025 · 3,725 words

WA Parliament reviews report on children/youth issues: poverty, detention, housing, and support serv

Report highlights challenges for WA children/youth, prompting calls for tailored solutions and gover

As we have heard, young people aged between 10 and 25 make up almost 22% of Western Australia's population. This is a really significant amount.

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Members who spoke

Freeman, JulieHirst, KlaseyMakur Chuot, Ayor
Topics
childrenyouthpovertydetentionhousingsupport services

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