1、A review of what Australianchildren and young peoplesay they need to thriveSeptember 2024Young and Wise Often research fails to engage youth inthe process,so it falls short ofreflecting the true concerns andopinions of youthJane,young advocate(Nguyen et al.,2021,p.15).Young person(Starlight Children
2、s Foundation,2021)If the issue is about us,we should beable to have a say Young person(Australian Child Rights Taskforce,2018).We provide a lot of feedback,but wenever hear back from those who askfor our advice.Was our feedbackvaluable?Does it create positivechanges?It would be courteous torespond w
3、ith an update01ARACYs mission is clear:to champion all Australian children and young people to thrive.As childrens needs grow and change,so too must the support systems around them.We back good practices and best policies to prevent disease and provide the bestconditions for their holistic health.Ou
4、r team stands at the frontline of this mission,bringing the latest evidence,practitioners,and policymakers together to develop child-centred strategies thatmake a real difference.In solidarity,ARACY supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the need fortruth-telling about the history and impac
5、t of colonisation.We treasure the rich anddiverse cultures and customs of First Nations people-valued knowledge holders,leaders,and partners in creating the conditions for all our children to thrive.We arealso dedicated to bridging the equity gap between First Nations children and theirnon-First Nat
6、ions peers.We listen to and amplify the voices of young people.Amplifying their issues andsolutions.When we say thriving and wellbeing,we mean living a life of value asdefined by children and young people.About ARACY 03AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank the following organisations for their valu