About Us
Our Initiatives
At ARACY, we are committed to ensuring that every child and young person in Australia has the opportunity to thrive. Three of our key initiatives, the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership, the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children, and The Common Approach, reflect this commitment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving evidence-based action to improve outcomes for children across the nation.
Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership
The Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) is an ARACY-led initiative focused on improving the wellbeing of children and young people in Queensland. By bringing together government, non-government organisations, researchers, and communities, TQKP aims to create a coordinated approach to supporting children’s health, education, family life, and social development.
- Align efforts across sectors and services for greater impact.
- Advocate for policies and practices that improve children’s wellbeing.
- Use data and evidence to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Support community-led initiatives that address local needs.
TQKP is transforming how Queensland supports its young people, creating opportunities for all children to thrive.
Investment for Australia’s Children
The Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC), convened by ARACY, is a collaborative platform designed to encourage and guide investment in the wellbeing and development of children across Australia. The dialogue facilitates discussions among government, philanthropy, business, and community sectors to ensure long-term, sustainable investments in children’s futures.
Through IDAC, ARACY:
- Brings together key stakeholders to explore and promote effective investment in children.
- Highlights the social and economic benefits of early and sustained investment.
- Advocates for systemic changes in the way services for children are funded and prioritised.
- Shares best practices and evidence to support lasting positive outcomes.
While convened by ARACY, IDAC is a nationwide collaboration aimed at redefining how Australia views investment in children as essential to its future success.
WA Children's Funders Alliance
At ARACY, we are proud to convene the WA Children’s Funders Alliance—a new initiative that brings together funders and philanthropists dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children, young people, and families across Western Australia.
The Alliance is grounded in a belief that collaboration enables greater impact than any single organisation can achieve alone. By connecting people and aligning efforts, we help build a more coordinated, strategic, and effective support system for children and communities across the state.
The Alliance includes a diverse group of members committed to this shared vision, including the Minderoo Foundation, Stan Perron Foundation, Fogarty Foundation, Fremantle Foundation, Lotterywest, Philanthropy Australia, Telethon 7, and the Sisters of St John of God.
Together, we work to pool knowledge, resources, and influence to deliver meaningful outcomes for WA children and families.
Key focus areas include:
- Strengthening outcomes for children by fostering collaboration and co-investment among WA-based funders to support initiatives that deliver lasting impact.
- Engaging strategically with key stakeholders including the WA State Government, Commissioner for Children and Young People WA, WACOSS, and other philanthropic and community sector leaders.
The Common Approach
The Common Approach is an evidence-based training programme developed by ARACY, aimed at building the capacity of professionals to have effective, strengths-based conversations with families about the wellbeing of their children.
This training equips practitioners with tools to engage families early, identify concerns, and provide support in a way that fosters trust and collaboration.
Through The Common Approach:
- Professionals gain the skills to have meaningful, preventative conversations with families.
- It encourages early intervention by identifying areas where families need support before issues escalate.
- It builds a shared understanding of child wellbeing, allowing for a consistent approach across sectors.
This initiative empowers practitioners to play a key role in safeguarding children’s wellbeing, helping to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
WHAT WE DO
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ARACY's The Nest
What's in The Nest?
With six connected areas, The Nest ensures young Australians have everything they need for the best start in life, helping them reach their highest potential.
Our Nest projects
Using The Nest, has helped ARACY to be at the forefront of disease prevention and the promotion of holistic health for young Australians.
The Nest initiatives
Here you’ll see some examples of how The Nest has been used in organisations outside of ARACY across Australia.
