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Learn about children in Australia, demographics, their rights, and the issues facing children and young people through statistics.

Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page Download in PDF (2.89 MB) Download in Word (8.67MB) Many people will have a disability at some stage in their lives. For some, the disability will be temporary. Others may be affected for a lifetime. Whatever the type or impact of a disability, everyone has the right to be an active member of their community and to have a say in the…

Human rights are an important part of our lives. In fact, they are so much a part of everyday living that we often take them for granted. Consider how often you drink clean water, eat food, go to school, say or write what you think, get treated by a doctor, practise a religion (or not), or expect to be treated fairly by others. All of these everyday activities depend on the adequate…

Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page Download in PDF Download in Word Most children in Australia grow up in a safe, healthy and positive environment. Broadly speaking, children in Australia have access to high-quality schools and health services. Most live in safe and nurturing homes, where they can pursue their interests, be involved in their communities and plan for their …