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 […]
ARACY believes all Australian children should be loved and thriving regardless of background or circumstance. To achieve this through the Early Years strategy, ARACY advocates for:• meeting holistic wellbeing needs for children by integrated service provision• adopting evidence-based frameworks and practices such as the Nest and the Common Approach• taking action to repair child development […]
UNICEF Australia and ARACY are working to understand what it takes to make Australia an even better place for children to grow up in. Together in 2021 they developed the Australian Children’s Wellbeing Index to provide a picture of how children are faring across all aspects of wellbeing and how that is changing over time. The wellbeing of Australia’s children […]
