At ARACY, we believe every child and young person in Australia deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our 2025–26 Budget submission to Federal Treasury highlights key priorities informed by the voices of over 10,000 young Australians, as captured in our Young and Wise report. This ground breaking report distils insights from 117 child and youth consultation […]
Fee-Free TAFE is a vital initiative that helps reduce inequities in employment, income, and overall wellbeing. Beyond economic benefits, accessible tertiary education plays a key role as a social determinant of health, with intergenerational impacts. TAFE, in particular, provides crucial opportunities for rural and remote students, as well as First Nations students. While Fee-Free TAFE […]
Poverty has deep, lasting effects on children and young people, often perpetuating cycles of disadvantage that impact society and the economy. Addressing it early is a powerful step toward a fairer, stronger Australia. Social security payments are essential in reducing poverty, and the Australian Government should ensure these payments meet the full needs of children […]
