Read a speech by the Children's Commissioner that highlights the importance of including the views of students when defining the rights of children.

1. Introduction and Acknowledgements

Good morning everyone and thank you to Claire for the introduction.

Before I begin I too would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we gather on today; the Ngunnawal people and pay respects to elders past and present. I would also like to thank Aunty Agnes for the welcome to country.

While I believe most Australians wish for children in this country an equal chance at life - an opportunity to not just survive but to thrive - and to be free from violence, abuse and neglect, it is, perhaps, less understood or acknowledged that this opportunity is also the right of every Australian child.

Exploring advancements in children’s rights and emerging themes from the Big Banter. A resource for human rights and wellbeing from Megan Mitchell.

I am honoured to be invited to participate in the Grand Rounds at the Royal Children’s Hospital. What a Grand title indeed, and it makes me feel a little as though I should be appropriately attired in a white coat with stethoscope.

It is a real pleasure to be here in Brisbane and to speak to so many people who are all committed to the protection of children and young people across Australia.

Insights into the key human rights issues facing children and young people by the National Children's Commissioner.

In coming here today, we celebrate 40 years of hard work and dedication by the Network of Community Activities, to the promotion of children’s rights in Australia.

I thought I might begin today by sharing with you the words of a few of the young people I heard from during my national listening tour last year.

Insights into national priorities from a child’s perspective, a speech by Megan Mitchell National Children's Commissioner.