Drugs and Alcohol Roundtable Report

Young and Wise Drugs and alcohol roundtable by ARACY Young people are navigating a complex and shifting alcohol and drug landscape. While national data shows alcohol consumption is decreasing, young participants challenged this narrative—highlighting cost-of-living, mental health challenges, peer pressure, and social norms as key drivers behind alcohol and other drug (AoD) use. They also […]

Building a Secure Future

This is the third paper in a series developed by ARACY and UNICEF Australia to explore the Australian Children’s Wellbeing Index through each domain of The Nest framework. The series tracks what matters most to children and young people, incorporating their voices and examining emerging issues. This paper focuses on the “Valued, loved and safe” […]