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ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2014 - SECT 15
Functions of Advocate
(1) The functions of the Advocate are as follows-- (a) to advocate for and
promote the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people,
(b)
to promote the participation of children and young people in the making of
decisions that affect their lives and to encourage government and
non-government agencies to seek the participation of children and young people
appropriate to their age and maturity,
(c) to conduct special inquiries under
Part 5 into issues affecting children and young people,
(d) to make
recommendations to government and non-government agencies on legislation,
reports, policies, practices, procedures and services affecting children and
young people,
(e) to conduct, promote and monitor research into issues
affecting children and young people,
(f) to promote the provision of
information and advice to assist children and young people,
(g) to prepare,
in consultation with the Minister, a 3-year strategic plan for children and
young people in the State,
(h) such other functions as are conferred or
imposed on the Advocate by or under this or any other Act.
(2) In exercising
functions under this Act the Advocate must do the following-- (a) focus on
systemic issues affecting children and young people,
(b) give priority to the
interests and needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people,
(c) consult with children and young people from a broad range of backgrounds
and age groups throughout the State,
(d) work co-operatively with other
organisations that provide services to or represent the interests of children
and young people,
(e) work co-operatively with the Council.
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