Speaking Out Survey 2025
In 2025, the WA Commissioner for Children and Young People visited more than 17,000 children and young people across Western Australia to hear directly about their experiences, perspectives and wellbeing. Staff travelled to 122 schools across metropolitan, regional and remote areas to connect with students face-to-face.
The Speaking Out Survey 2025: Summary Report brings together perspectives from students in Years 4 to 12 about what is working well in their lives, the challenges they face and the changes they want to see.
The report shares insights into children and young people's health, mental health, education, safety, community life and overall wellbeing and provides an important evidence base to help inform policy, practice and decision-making across WA. For the first time, it also includes five recommendations from the Commissioner, directly informed by the experiences and priorities shared by children and young people.
