ARACY Submission to Free TAFE Bill 2024

Fee-Free TAFE is a vital initiative that helps reduce inequities in employment, income, and overall wellbeing. Beyond economic benefits, accessible tertiary education plays a key role as a social determinant of health, with intergenerational impacts. TAFE, in particular, provides crucial opportunities for rural and remote students, as well as First Nations students. While Fee-Free TAFE […]
Submission of feedback on the National Early Years Strategy

ARACY believes all Australian children should be loved and thriving regardless of background or circumstance. To achieve this through the Early Years strategy, ARACY advocates for:• meeting holistic wellbeing needs for children by integrated service provision• adopting evidence-based frameworks and practices such as the Nest and the Common Approach• taking action to repair child development […]
The Vaping National Education Roundtable Report

On 23 May 2023 ARACY hosted a virtual roundtable, facilitated by the South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly. This education roundtable aimed to further discuss what young people have shared in recent research and explore practical strategies to support young people across schools and communities. A wide range of organisations and […]