Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee

The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC) was established by the Minister of Health to review deaths of children and young people aged 28 days to 24 years. Our aim is to find ways to prevent such deaths in the future. This site provides information on the Committee and our work as well as resources for health professionals, parents and families.

Parent or Family Report

If you were close to a child or young person that died and would like to contribute to our work we would appreciate hearing from you. We think you may be able to help us get a complete picture of how and why some deaths happen. We would like you to tell us what happened from your perspective by submitting a Parent or Family Report to the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee.

News and Updates

08 May 2009: Media Release - Safe sleeping is about the right balance of closeness and safety says the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC).

23 Sep 2008: Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee's Fourth Report to the Minister of Health
The release of the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee’s Fourth Report to the Minister of Health: Reporting mortality 2002–2005 is a time to reflect on the work of the Review Committee and to consider how the Ministry of Health is responding to the recommendations that are made in the Report.

05 Dec 2007: New website launched -The Lowdown (www.thelowdown.co.nz)
This interactive website has been created to help young New Zealanders understand and recover from depression.
A range of singers, TV celebrities and sports stars will be contributing to the website.

30 Nov 2007 : Nominations for members of the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee
The Ministry of Health is currently seeking applications for members of the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC), on behalf of the Minister of Health. The appointment is for 2008, the process has begun early due to the election next year. Applications close 3 January 2008.

05 Dec 2006: Preventing sudden unexpected death in infancy: Information for Health Practitioners, parents and caregivers
The Ministry of Health and the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee have reviewed the current Ministry of Health recommendations for preventing sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI).

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Page last updated: 23 September 2008

Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee

Te Rōpū Arotake Auau Mate o te Hunga Tamariki, Taiohi

Parent or Family Report

News and Updates