ARACY 2025/26 Budget Submission
At ARACY, we believe every child and young person in Australia deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our 2025–26 Budget submission to Federal Treasury highlights key priorities informed by the voices of over 10,000 young Australians, as captured in our Young and Wise report. This ground breaking report distils insights from 117 child and youth consultation […]
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 […]
ARACY’s Submission on Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Evidence-Based Solutions for Youth Digital Safety
On 22 November 2024, ARACY submitted its opposition to the Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications regarding the proposed ban on social media for children under 16. ARACY emphasises the importance of evidence-based, inclusive approaches to protect young people while respecting their rights. Social media plays a pivotal role in fostering connection, creativity, and […]
