Basic standards

Andrew Johnson, appointed to his current role in January 2015, has more than 20 years of national and international experience working in senior leadership positions NGOs, and international intergovernmental organisations. His work has included management and oversight of large scale service delivery programming, policy development and advocacy campaigns. He has been requested to present to the United Nations, UN Security Council, US Congress and the Australian Parliament and at other world events on issues pertinent to children and young people.

He was an Adjunct Professor at NYU, developing and teaching courses on child and human rights. His work as a children and young person’s campaigner has included senior roles with, Plan International, Save the Children, ChildFund Alliance, UNICEF, UNCHR and the Australia Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

He was an Adjunct Professor at NYU, developing and teaching courses on child and human rights. His work as a children and young person’s campaigner has included senior roles with, Plan, Save the Children, ChildFund Alliance, UNICEF, UNCHR and the Australia Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

The Principles of the Office of the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People

The Advocate for Children and Young People is an independent statutory office reporting to the NSW Parliament through the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Children and Young People.

Our principles

• The safety, welfare and well being of children and young people are the paramount considerations
• The views of children and young people are to be given serious consideration and taken into account
• A cooperative relationship between children and young people and their families and communities are important for the safety, welfare and well being of children and young people.

The Role of the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People

The following principles govern the work of the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People:

Our approach

1. Focus on systemic issues affecting children and young people
2. Give priority to the interests and needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people
3. Consult with children and young people from a broad range of backgrounds and ages throughout the State
4. Work cooperatively with other organisations that provide services to or represent the interests of children and young people

Together, making NSW a better place for children and young people.

A recent event Five Dock public school.