Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society
The rapidly evolving digital landscape presents unique challenges and opportunities for children’s andyoung people’s development. This submission to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society emphasises the necessity of incorporating a human rights lens in legislative changes, fostering genuine partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and enhancing digital literacy to safeguard young minds. We […]
Submission on Draft National Guidelines for including mental health and wellbeing in early childhood health checks
This is ARACY’s submission on Draft National Guidelines for including mental health and wellbeing in early childhood health checks. Overall, ARACY supports the guidelines and commends the National Mental Health Commission for responding to the outcomes of earlier consultations. In particular, ARACY is pleased to see the scope of the guidelines has broadened from mental […]
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 […]
