Our 2025–26 Budget submission to the Federal Treasury highlights key priorities informed by the voices of over 10,000 children and young people, as captured in our Young and Wise report.
This groundbreaking report distils insights from 117 child and youth consultation reports over five years, reinforcing the urgent need for policies that address systemic barriers to wellbeing.
Our submission focuses on four critical areas—participation and representation, cost of living, mental health, and preventing contact with youth justice systems—aligning with Treasury’s goals for sustainable economic growth and intergenerational equity.
By investing in these areas, we can create a future where all children and young people have the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
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ARACY’s 2026–27 Budget Submission amplifies young people’s voices, urging the Australian Government to embed child and youth wellbeing across education, health, justice and social policy through nationally coordinated, prevention-focused reform.
ARACY’s youth justice submission outlines evidence-based recommendations for Federal, State and Territory Governments, that reframe youth justice as a child wellbeing issue and call for trauma-informed, prevention-focused, nationally coordinated reform.
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.
Using The Nest, has helped ARACY to be at the forefront of disease prevention and the promotion of holistic health for young Australians.
Here you’ll see some examples of how The Nest has been used in organisations outside of ARACY across Australia.
