Former National Children's Commissioner
As National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds listens to young voices and promotes policies that protect and advance children’s rights in Australia.
About Anne Hollonds
- Position
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National Children's Commissioner
- Term dates
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November 2020 - November 2025
The National Children's Commissioner promotes and protects children's human rights.
An essential part of her job is listening to Australia's children and young people about their needs and experiences, so she can inform decision-makers and hold them accountable for policies and services.
Experience
Commissioner Hollonds contributes to numerous expert advisory groups for governments, research projects, and non-government organisations.
For more than 2 decades, Commissioner Hollonds led government and non-government child and family well-being organisations, including the Australian Institute of Family Studies, The Benevolent Society and Relationships Australia.
Before that, she worked as a psychologist and social worker, in child protection, domestic, family and sexual violence, child and family counselling, parenting education, family law counselling, and community development.
My job is to stand up for the human rights of children and young people, so that they get the help they need to be safe and well.