This episode of NSW, through their eyes features the 2020 Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year, Hannah Beder. Hannah is a successful Software Engineer who is passionate about addressing the underrepresentation of females in the technology industry.

 

Interviewed by her friend, Julia Weber, Hannah discusses the ways in which young girls can get involved in and enjoy technology.

 

Read More: https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/through-their-eyes

In this NSW, through their eyes interview, the Advocate for Children and Young People Zoë Robinson speaks with 23 year-old Julia Weber who was Harvey Normal Young Woman of the Year Award finalist in 2020.

In this interview Julia shares how her experiences of online bullying drove her to work to prevent other young people having the same experience. Julia is passionate about ensuring young people gain confidence in financial literacy to allow them to live the live hey want to.

Read more: https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/through-their-eyes

Grace Rowe interviewed NSW Health Office, Dr Kerry Chant on Friday 17 November 2020. In this update Dr Kerry Chant gives advice to young people on how they can safely navigate activities throughout the summer months to stay COVID Safe.

In this video, Grace asked Dr Chant questions that were put forward by children and young people in NSW about socialising, protecting vulnerable family members, testing and a COVID-19 vaccine.

Below is a list of the questions Dr Chant answered:

1. What are the most important things young people need to remember to stay COVID-safe?

2. Why is it recommended to plan friends and family catchups outdoors?

3. Will we be able to celebrate New Year’s and other important events with our family and friends this year?

4. Many young people are worried about their grandparents and elderly family members getting COVID-19. With the festive season approaching what is your advice to keep our most vulnerable family members safe?

5. We know that there was a big focus on testing at the beginning of this pandemic, especially when the number of confirmed cases was higher.

6. Why do you keep asking people to get tested or re-tested when the number of cases is so low in NSW?

7. Gyms and restaurants have been linked to recent COVID cases. How can we keep going to the gym or our favourite café and be COVID safe?

8. Do you think that this is something we can all look forward to in 2021?

9. How close are we to finding a vaccine for COVID-19 and will it be available to everyone?

Find out more here: https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/through-their-eyes

This episode of NSW, through their eyes marks the beginning of Children’s Week tomorrow. This year Children’s Week runs from 24 October to 1 November.

In this episode three children, Ollie, Max and Ruby, came together to ask the Advocate for Children and Young People, Zoë Robinson some questions about herself and her work to improve the lives of children and young people across NSW.

Find out more about Children’s Week by visiting https://www.nswchildrensweek.org.au/

This episode of NSW, through their eyes marks the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child. In this video The Hon. Bronnie Taylor, Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth shares her journey into politics and her advice for children and young people in NSW.

ACYP continues to work to bring factual information to children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this new video, hosted by Grace Rowe, NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant shares the latest information on when to get tested for COVID-19, what COVID-19 symptoms to look out for, the importance of social distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing and how to safely socialise.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, young people across NSW have been working to support their communities through uncertain times. 

In this episode of the NSW, through their eyes series, three frontline workers talk about how their work has changed and continues to change through the pandemic and how encouraged they are by the positive responses they get from their communities.

This episode is hosted by Grace Rowe and features primary school teacher Tom Rea, student nurse Emma Shugg and Woolworths Store Manager Christopher Singh.

As part of the ACYP team, Meherun and Liam are young people working in the best interests of all children and young people in NSW.

In this interview Meherun and Liam talk about how their respective jobs play an important role in improving outcomes for children and young people in NSW and what their hopes for children and young people in NSW are.

In this new video, hosted by Grace Rowe, NSW Chief Medical Officer Dr Kerry Chant shares the latest information on hotspots, social distancing, social gatherings, testing and travel.