Landmark report warns wellbeing of Australian children at a crossroads

24 November 2025 – Australian children and young people are increasingly concerned about their futures, with a landmark new report revealing troubling trends of rising developmental delays and escalating mental health distress. The inaugural State of Australia’s Children Report offers the most comprehensive snapshot to date of the nation’s children, including teens reporting declining life […]
Connecting The Nest with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The Nest and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Working Together for Children’s Wellbeing At ARACY, our work is grounded in the belief that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. The Nest – Australia’s national framework for child and youth wellbeing – provides a shared understanding of […]
National Children’s Commissioner appointment

Response from ARACY CEO, Prue Warrilow, on the appointment of the National Children’s Commissioner ARACY warmly welcomes the appointment of Deb Tsorbaris as Australia’s new National Children’s Commissioner. “Deb brings deep knowledge, experience and passion for improving the lives of children, young people and families. Her leadership across child and family services, housing, social policy and advocacy […]