Inquiry: The Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System submission

ARACY’s youth justice submission outlines evidence-based recommendations for Federal, State and Territory Governments, that reframe youth justice as a child wellbeing issue and call for trauma-informed, prevention-focused, nationally coordinated reform. This submission sets out ARACY’s key recommendations for Federal, State and Territory Governments to drive a fundamental transformation of Australia’s youth justice system. Drawing on […]
The State of Australia’s Children Report

This report shows encouraging progress for children and young people in Australia, including rising enrolments in early childhood education, increased civic participation, and strong health indicators such as immunisation coverage. The signing of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement also marks a major step toward more equitable education. However, the data shows that not all […]
Young and Wise Sexual Health and Contraception Report

Young & Wise exposes gaps in sex education—young people say it’s moralising, outdated and excludes LGBTQIA+ and disabled peers. They call for respect, representation and honest, inclusive conversations.