ARACY welcomes the findings of the Senate Inquiry’s Interim Report into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system
“When it comes to Youth Justice, we have a national responsibility to raise the National Minimum Standards. The Interim Report on Youth Justice and Incarceration released last week highlights the urgent need for national reform, reinforcing what research has long shown: punitive approaches don’t work, but early intervention, diversion, and support do. Every child and […]
Guaranteed Three Days a Week of Early Years Education: What It Means for Australian Families
The Australian Government’s recent decision to guarantee three days a week of early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a significant step towards improving child wellbeing, workforce participation, and economic security. But what does this policy mean for Australian families? At ARACY, we advocate for a high-quality, accessible, and equitable ECEC system that supports every […]
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill: A Landmark Step Towards Long-Term Policy Planning
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill: A Landmark Step Towards Long-Term Policy Planning For too long, short-term decision-making has shaped Australia’s policies, often overlooking the needs and rights of future generations. That is set to change with the introduction of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill, tabled in Parliament by Dr Sophie Scamps MP and […]
