ARACY 2025/26 Budget Submission

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 […]

ARACY Submission to Free TAFE Bill 2024

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. […]

Submission of feedback on the National Early Years Strategy

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 […]