The National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People is an independent national entity.
The National Commission has been established to:
- promote and protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people through strategic policy advice and reports to government on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and their families
- provide advice to Government on and inform the implementation of key policy frameworks which seek to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families
- promote and enhance coordination across Commonwealth and state and territory governments, commissioners, guardians and advocates and non-government organisations on matters related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
- undertake consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families, relevant Commonwealth and state and territory governments, commissioners, guardians and advocates and non-government organisations
- ensure the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families are reflected in advice to government.
We focus on matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and their families.
The work of the National Commission will help meet the Australian Government’s commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The National Commission is led by the National Commissioner.