Submission on Draft National Guidelines for including mental health and wellbeing in early childhood health checks

This is ARACY’s submission on Draft National Guidelines for including mental health and wellbeing in early childhood health checks. Overall, ARACY supports the guidelines and commends the National Mental Health Commission for responding to the outcomes of earlier consultations. In particular, ARACY is pleased to see the scope of the guidelines has broadened from mental […]
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 […]
Submission to the Productivity Commission Draft Report: A path to universal ECEC

This is ARACY’s submission to the Productivity Commission Draft Report: A path to universal ECEC ARACY advocates for smart ECEC funding—better pay, incentives in needy areas, andsupport for vulnerable kids—to secure a thriving future. Strategic investment in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is essential for national wellbeing,emphasizing improved pay and conditions to boost availability. […]