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 […]

Supporting Family Engagement: Tools for School Leaders and Educators

As schools welcome their new and existing students and families for 2025, and plan opportunities to bring their community together, it is an opportune time to revisit the evidence about ‘what works’ to support student wellbeing and learning outcomes, and the impact of different types of engagement. Reflecting on the ARACY Implementation Guide In 2020, […]

ARACY joins the call to remove non-financial barriers to early learning

ARACY is proud to have signed the More than Money joint statement, a powerful call to action advocating for the removal of non-financial barriers that prevent children from accessing quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). Early learning plays a crucial role in shaping lifelong outcomes, yet one in ten children in Australia continues to […]