What We Do
The Nest Initiatives
The Nest is Australia’s leading framework for enhancing holistic wellbeing, including health, of children and young people. It unites efforts across the nation to boost the wellbeing and health of our next generation.
A broad coalition backs this initiative, including individuals and organisations from various sectors beyond ARACY. Together with government departments, advocacy groups, research bodies, and community members, we’re dedicated to disease prevention and early intervention for the wellbeing of Australia’s youth.
Here you’ll see some examples of how The Nest has been used in organisations outside of ARACY across Australia.
Let’s Work Together
ARACY warmly invites collaboration and consultation to implement The Nest in your organisation’s work. Your participation is crucial for shaping a healthier future for Australia’s children and young people.
Find out more about partnership and consultation opportunities here.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation empowers Australian children to develop lifelong healthy eating habits through hands-on learning in school gardens and kitchens. By teaching children how to grow, harvest, prepare, and share fresh, seasonal food, the foundation fosters a positive relationship with food and promotes wellbeing.
Wellbeing in education
Within a universal setting like Education, many broader wellbeing supports are required and available. The following are programs, tools or initiatives delivered within early childhood centres and/or schools that focus on improving the wellbeing of children and young people in Australia.
It takes a Tasmanian village
Discover how Tasmania is leading the way in child and youth wellbeing by integrating The Nest framework into its state-wide strategies. From shaping policy to measuring progress, explore how the Tasmania is advancing wellbeing for future generations.
Story of children and young people - Northern Territory
Discover the Northern Territory’s “Story of Our Children and Young People,” a comprehensive report mapping wellbeing across six regions using The Nest framework. With key data and insights, the Story guides local policy and community action, helping to shape a brighter future for children and young people across the Territory.
Children's health Queensland hospital and health service
Local councils
Discover how ARACY is helping Local City Councils across Australia bring The Nest framework to life, creating lasting change for children and young people. By collaborating with local governments and communities, we’re driving innovative strategies that improve wellbeing and unlock brighter futures.
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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.
