Children at the Centre
This report captures insights and ideas from a range of individuals across Australia, gathered in a series of discussions held in late 2022 focused on ECEC, and broader aspects of early childhood development (ECD). Supported by Thrive by Five and facilitated by ARACY, Social Policy Group, Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC), […]
Submission – Measuring What Matters
This is ARACY’s submission to Measuring What Matters. Measuring what matters can support a new approach to shape the economy that brings wellbeing tothe centre of how we think about purpose, value, and development. Rather than a machine tomaximise economic growth, the economy should be a societal instrument to promote humanwellbeing. New measures can promote […]
Submission to the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022
This is ARACY’s submission to the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022. Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is an essential service, not only to facilitate workforce participation, but to enhance the wellbeing and developmental trajectories of Australian children, especially those with additional vulnerabilities. While high quality ECEC is beneficial for most […]
