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 […]
Fee-Free TAFE is a vital initiative reducing inequities in employment, income, and wellbeing, providing accessible education that supports health, social outcomes, and opportunities for rural, remote, and First Nations learners. While Fee-Free TAFE is a positive step, its full potential can only be realised when paired with additional measures that support student wellbeing and success. […]
ARACY opposes banning social media for under-16s, instead advocating evidence-based, inclusive approaches that protect young people, uphold their rights, and support connection, creativity, mental health, and community—especially for vulnerable youth. Why It Matters:Social media is central to young people’s lives. A ban risks isolation, removes protective platforms, and oversimplifies the causes of youth mental health […]
