Rules to engaging children and young people in government decision-making:

(Determined by children and young people)

1.  Provide us with the opportunity lead

2.  Show us respect

3.  Listen to us, don’t talk at us

4.  Don’t assume you know what we want

5.  Show us you’ve heard us

6.  Engage us, don’t bore us

7.  Use social media to build connection

8.  Meet with us in person

9.  Give us time to have a fair, considered say

10.  Be clear and specific about what we’re trying to achieve