800,000 Days of Early Learning Lost to Climate Hazards

New report reveals climate-related hazards cost our young children 800,000 days of early learning in 2025. Australian children lost an estimated 800,000 days of early learning in 2025 due to climate-related closures of early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, according to a new national report released today by the Australian Research Alliance for Children […]

Relational Contracting 101: From Concept to Practice

Relational contracting is one of the most talked-about ideas in Australian community services right now. But what does it actually mean — and how do you do it? This webinar cuts through the concept and gets straight to implementation. With over 630 registrations from across government, non-profits, primary health networks and the research sector, it’s […]

ARACY welcomes the release of the Thriving Kids final report

In October last year, ARACY made a submission to Thriving Kids. We called for systemic, prevention-focused reform using The Nest framework, embedding equity, inclusion, and co-design to ensure all children thrive through holistic, early-intervention approaches. Our Key recommendations included: Prevention and early intervention: Expand maternal nurse home visiting, link developmental checks to immunisations, and invest in […]