Health and mental health discussion paper - young people's feedback 2024

My name is Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, and I am the Commissioner for Children and Young People for Western Australia.

My office and I work hard to make a better world for all children and young people. We:
  • stand up for children and young people’s rights
  • listen to what children and young people have to say
  • tell everyone about the great ideas children and young people have and the great things they do.

You can visit our website to learn more about what we do.

I have created discussion papers on four key priority areas which include youth justice, health and mental health, education and child protection and they can be found online.

I am now asking for your feedback as a young person in WA, on how we can improve the lives of children and young people in these four areas.

Your voices matter.
1.First name(Required.)
2.Do you want to share your ideas on how we can make health and mental health better for children and young people?(Required.)
3.How old are you?(Required.)
All questions below are optional. You might choose to answer one, some or all.
4.Who would you ask, or where would you go to find out something about your health? How would you know if what you learnt was right? What would help you work it out?
5.Being ‘healthy’ might mean things like being active, eating enough veggies, and doing things that help people. What are the things that stop children and young people from being able to do these things?
6.Do you think there is a lot of pressure to have things like unhealthy food or drinks, vapes or other drugs? Should there be less ads about these kinds of things? What else should be done?
7.People and places that help with health and mental health are meant to listen to children and young people to hear what is important to them. (Like hospitals, doctors, teachers, nurses, counsellors). What is the best way for them to find out what children and young people think?
8.What could the people in health and mental health do that helps you feel better and feel safe?
9.What would help children and young people speak up if they felt unsafe or upset by something when they are getting help for their health or mental health?
10.Do you think children and young people are able to get the help they need with their health or mental health? What other kinds of help are needed?
Thank you for sharing your ideas with me. If you would like to share more feedback than can fit in the above spaces, please email info@ccyp.wa.gov.au