What matters most

Share your story. Make a difference. Win great prizes.

What matters most is a chance for children and young people to tell us about what is important to them and what needs to change to make things better.

The stories shared with us will help inform the issues we focus on and the solutions we put forward when we talk to government and other decision makers.

You can share your story however you like; write it down, draw a picture, record a video, or create a piece of music. We want you to submit something that’s unique to you. 

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Hear from a primary school student about why this is important to them

Hear from a high school student about why this is important to them

Share your story

You can focus on any topic you like, for example, school, family or home, hobbies, culture, or religious beliefs.

You can also use one of our prompts to get your creativity flowing:

  • What would you like to see changed to make things better for children and young people?
  • What do you care about?
  • Celebrating your difference - what makes you, you?

If you give us permission, your story could be shared in places like our social media channels or website. 

Each submission will go into the draw to win amazing prizes including gift cards, tickets to sporting events and activities, or a day working with the Commissioner. 

More information

Go to our frequently asked questions page for more details.

If you have a specific question or concern, reach out via:

Find out more if you're a parent, carer, teacher or an adult who works with young people under the age of 25.

Download our poster or information sheets for adults and children and young people to spread the word about What matters most.