Jodie Griffiths-Cook

Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner (ACT Human Rights Commission)

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

@SophieTrevitt … Sophie, I know you'll never get to read this but without you, today might never have happened. Rest in peace my friend, knowing that you helped make history in the ACT #raisetheage 🥰

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

End physical punishment of children - protect Australian children - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/09Lc76Aq7I via @ChangeAUS

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

@SophieTrevitt So incredibly sad to hear this news though I know she continues to hold space alongside us and that her strength will support us as we continue to fight the good fight and improve outcomes for children and young people.

[ACU_ICPS @ACU_ICPS]

Rights in Action newsletter is out! @PACYPC is back for 2023, urging ACT children & #youngpeople to learn about their rights, strengthen their wellbeing, & keen to know the things they are thinking about.
Check it out 😎😎😎
https://t.co/5eW1EKhIKK

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

We hit 100 responses on Tuesday & would love to reach 250 by Friday - pls encourage C&YP aged 5-24 years who live/study/work/play sport in the ACT to complete our survey... even if they haven't seen or experienced racism, we're keen 2 know what can be done abt it

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

If you know a child or young person aged 5-24 years who lives, studies, works or plays sport in the ACT, we would love to hear their views about racism through our survey - they can scan the QR code, use the url, or go to https://t.co/YShJkte9Uo

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

This year's Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day theme of 'My Dreaming, My Future' celebrates the important role of culture, family, community and song-lines in strengthening children as they shape their own futures... #alwayswasalwayswillbe

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Here's the survey link - https://t.co/1jEeqIqcum

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Our survey is live! If u know a child or young person (aged 5-24) who lives/works/studies/plays sport in the ACT, pls encourage them 2 share their views on racism... or they can have their say in their way thru our Young Thinker Forum at https://t.co/YShJkte9Uo

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Since March, we've been talking with C&YP abt racism in the ACT. This is what the C&YP we've spoken 2 told us racism means 2 them. But what does it mean to other C&YP?

From tmw, C&YP can share their thoughts thru our survey or our Young Thinker Forum (https://t.co/YShJkte9Uo)

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Over the past month, we've been talking with children & young ppl abt racism. Check out some of what we've heard so far. There’s still plenty of time 4 C&YP to tell us what they think. Check out the last slide if u know a child/young person who might like 2 share their views.

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

A good step in the right direction Tasmania… keeping kids out of prison is only the first step albeit a significant one to raising the age of criminal responsibility. 10 years is simply too young and fails to acknowledge the evidence.

[A/Prof Susan Baidawi @susanbaidawi]

Tasmania raising the minimum age of youth detention from 10 to 14 years... some hopeful movements across Australia #RaiseTheAge https://t.co/Bexk22bUEL

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Hey ACT children and young people! Today is World Oceans Day. Being an inland city, the ocean might not be at the front of our minds, but it still has a huge impact on us, and our practices can impact it. Find out more and vote in the #oceansmackdown at https://t.co/HlEujHweUn

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Today is Mabo Day and the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision. One small change we can all make during Reconciliation Week is to learn more about this important day, and its significance for the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

I've been off socials the last few days but now I'm back, I'm super excited to let you know the May edition of Rights in ACTion is out! It's focused on voting rights in Australia and around the world. Check it out at https://t.co/LenrKAmPgn

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Today we acknowledge the great strength of Stolen Generations Survivors & the pain caused by racist policies from the past & their continuing impact in the present. We can all play a part in the healing process by reflecting on our own attitudes & biases. Be Brave, Make Change!

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

We know what it will take to keep children out of prison. We have the road-map and we need to act now so that children get support, not sentencing. #raisetheage @change_record @youthco

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

@ElizabethKamel @ElizabethKamel I am not part of Govt however feel free to contact me at the ACT Human Rights Commission on 02 6205 2222

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

To celebrate IDAHOBIT today, we went rainbow and created a pride wall with messages of support for LGBTIQA+ children & young ppl #idahobit2022 #canberra @minus18youth

[Jodie Griffiths-Cook @PACYPC]

Hey ACT children & young ppl! Today I appeared at a Public Hearing as part of the ACT Government’s Inquiry into Racial Vilification. I want 2 make sure children & young ppl's views & experiences are taken into account. Let me know your views by going to https://t.co/YShJksWyvO