Information for children and young people

Are you looking for fun activities to do? Are you curious about what your rights are? Are you looking for inspiration on how to raise your voice?

Here you will find out how to learn about topics that may be interesting for you, discover what young people think and have fun!

Talking about your rights and other topics

2 June 2020

UNICEF Child Rights activity book

Every child has the right to rest, relax, play and take part in creative and cultural activities

5 June 2020

Workbook: Know your rights

A workbook to help children learn about and contextualise the Convention on the Rights of the Child, designed for ages 10-12

22 December 2020

Empowering young people to think critically, create responsibly and be active citizens online

It is vitally important in today’s world of modern technology that young people are empowered with critical thinking skills.

16 August 2021

How to talk to your family and friends about COVID-19 vaccines

Research shows that Australia's COVID vaccines are safe and effective. But it’s normal to have questions and concerns about the vaccine.

A group of children with UNICEF t-shirts raise their blue-painted hands

What are children’s rights?

Just like adults, children have rights. Children’s rights are written in a special document called The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This document lists the rights that all children have.

These rights belong to every child in the world.

Find out more information about children’s rights

Games and fun stuff

13 May 2020

Indoor game ideas for children at home

Just because your children are stuck inside doesn’t mean they can’t have fun and learn at the same time.

Queen Ndlovu, 34 years, and her daugther Neo, whose name means 'beautiful gift'. Queen lives in Chiawelo

8 July 2020

Five easy indoor activities that'll keep the whole family happy

The early years lay the foundation for how happy and healthy children will be later in life. Providing a safe, loving environment for your child helps them to grow emotionally and mentally. Try to find opportunities to spend quality time with your family and have fun together! Here are five ways you can keep the family entertained and help their mind grow in the process.

5 June 2020

Workbook: Know your rights

A workbook to help children learn about and contextualise the Convention on the Rights of the Child, designed for ages 10-12

menstrual hygiene management (MHM) intervention programe

27 May 2019

800 Million

On any given day 800 million women in the world have their period.

17 March 2022

“We need hope again.”

Children are the least responsible for climate change, yet they are bearing the greatest burden of its impact. UNICEF Australia Young Ambassadors, Zara and Harrison, weigh in on what this decision means for children and young people around the country.

3 June 2022

Meet the first Afghan woman to join the Australian Army

How humble school supplies ignited a spark in UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador Kbora Ali.

5 April 2022

More than just a month of fasting

As UNICEF Young Ambassadors past and present, these incredible young people have come together this Ramadan for a bigger purpose. Find out why this holy month of Ramadan is such an important time to give, reflect and to come together as a community, no matter who you are or what your beliefs.

1 October 2021

Why these Year 8 students are building stoves

Jean Baptise, 17, is talking about a ‘rocket stove’. The new and improved stove is changing lives in Rutana Province, Burundi. But what’s so special about it?

Diagram of the 17 sustainable development goals

Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In 2015, world leaders set an exciting course for the future of human development with the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

These 17 Global Goals were designed to make sure that everyone is taken care of, and no one is left behind.

Learn more about the SDGs

Information for children and young people

Information to learn more about children's rights

Are you looking for fun activities to do? Are you curious about what your rights are? Are you looking for inspiration on how to raise your voice?

Talking about your rights and other topics

UNICEF Child Rights activity book

Workbook: Know your rights

Empowering young people to think critically, create responsibly and be active citizens online

How to talk to your family and friends about COVID-19 vaccines

What are children’s rights?

Games and fun stuff

Indoor game ideas for children at home

Five easy indoor activities that'll keep the whole family happy

Workbook: Know your rights

Youth voices

800 Million

“We need hope again.”

Meet the first Afghan woman to join the Australian Army

More than just a month of fasting

Why these Year 8 students are building stoves

Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)