COVID–19 snapshots

What children and young people told us about the impact of the pandemic in Victoria

During the pandemic, the Commission for Children and Young People (the Commission) asked children and young people about the impacts of COVID-19 on their lives.

Children and young people took part in multiple consultations and helped the Commission develop point-in-time findings focused on their education, mental health, and feelings of safety.

The Commission used the feedback to inform the government and broader community about what children and young people needed to feel supported.

Consultations

There were 4 consultation periods held between April 2023 and October 2021. Findings of each consultation were published by the Commission. 

April to July 2020

These snapshots summarise what 644 children and young people and 172 staff from 70 organisations providing a range of services and supports to children and young people told us between April to July 2020.

November 2020 to February 2021

This snapshot summarises what 123 children and young people told us between November 2020 to February 2021.

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June 2021

This snapshot summarises what 312 children and young people told us between 1 June to 18 June 2021.

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July to October 2021

This snapshot summarises what 798 children and young people told us between July to October 2021.

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More information

Read our news articles to find out more about the COVID-19 engagement activities: