Since 2019, CCYP Ambassadors have been advising and assisting Leanne, the Commissioner, to learn about what is important to them and other children and young people in Tasmania.
As a CCYP Ambassador you can talk directly to Leanne about what is important to you. Leanne is your Commissioner, so it’s really important she hears what you have to say. You will have the opportunity to come together to discuss key issues and influence decision-makers.
Children’s rights? The environment? Justice? Jobs? Health services? How important are these topics and what do they mean to young people? What does everyone else need to know?
CCYP Ambassadors regularly meet with Leanne to:
- share opinions and ideas about what’s important – this helps the Commissioner to be a strong advocate for Tasmanian children and young people
- learn about and promote the rights that children and young people have under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- participate in the development and running of special projects or events to help advocate for Tasmanian children and young people.
How to become an Ambassador:
Applications to be an Ambassador in 2024 are temporarily delayed while Leanne works through some big changes to the role of Commissioner.
There are still plenty of ways to have your say about the things that are important to you and other children and young people. Check out the YEP! page to learn how.
You can also find out more about the program by emailing our team at ccyp.ambassadors@childcomm.tas.gov.au or by calling (03) 6166 1366.
