The Commissioner for Children and Young People upholds, protects and promotes the rights and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania. Find out more about the Commissioner's role and how you too can support young Tasmanians.
Children and young people have special rights protected by law. Learn about these rights and how to help young Tasmanians enjoy them fully.
Learn more about the Commissioner's role, including advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
A list of places to seek help if you are concerned about the safety or treatment of children and young people, or need some advice.
A searchable list of resources relating to child rights, including CCYP publications such as submissions and reports, and other external resources.
The Interim Commissioner for Children and Young People Isabelle Crompton today welcomed the tabling of the Custodial Inspector’s Security contractor transport of young people in custody: safeguarding review 2025. “I call for the full and prompt implementation of the Custodial Inspector’s recommendations,” Ms Crompton said. “Let us be under no illusions – an improvised spit…
On Wednesday 26 November 2025, the Interim Commissioner for Children and Young People, Isabelle Crompton, attended Government House for a celebration of the A Mountain of Voices project including the unveiling of a new artwork, On the Record. A Mountain of Voices (the Mountain) – an interactive public artwork created in partnership with Tasmanian arts…
This week marks National Children’s Week, an important annual celebration of children’s rights across Australia. Children’s Week provides a timely reminder that everyone has a role to play in supporting, enabling and respecting children’s human rights. This year’s theme, “Everyone should know about children’s rights”, is inspired by Article 42 of the United Nations Convention…