Recent reports on children in QLD police watch houses show systemic failures in protecting vulnerable kids. ARACY supports #RaiseTheAge to 14 to ensure dignity and appropriate care. We urge urgent reforms to protect children’s rights. hubs.la/Q02Hbsh70 #ChildProtection

ARACY - Shining a Light on #FASD: Why Our Young People Need Support The justice system isn't equipped for children with FASD. A recent Guardian Australia article exposes this issue. Raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to at least 14. #RaiseTheAge hubs.la/Q02HbL010

We support the Youth Justice Bill! To improve it: 1️⃣ Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 2️⃣ Remove new police powers for 10 and 11-year-olds 3️⃣ Stop locking children in adult prisons 4️⃣ Scrap electronic monitoring Contact your MP now hubs.la/Q02HyHxc0

Can you identify a #youngcarer? Join our webinar - Empowering Young Carers: Support, Challenges & Resources. Speakers from The Benevolent Society's Carer Gateway will discuss identifying young carers, share case studies, and provide support info. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24b6aba1…

Don't miss our upcoming webinar - 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Thursday 1st August 11am 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: hubs.la/Q02Jww3W0 #youngcarers

A Bill to make Victoria's youth justice system fairer and ultimately boost community safety has passed the Lower House of the Victorian Parliament. This is a big first step. Next: the Upper House, where we hope the Bill will be further strengthened before being passed into law.

Today, we celebrate the strength, culture, and identity of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Together, we can build a brighter future where all children and young people thrive! 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🖤 #NATISCD24 #StronginCulture #StrongerTogether

In 2022-23, more than 76,000 children under the age of 18 sought help from homelessness services, including nearly 16,000 unaccompanied children. Let's advocate for the changes needed to protect and support our youngest citizens. Read more here hubs.la/Q02Kmt8l0

In a busy first month, this week our CEO Prue Warrilow and Company Secretary Roslyn Dundas are in Adelaide for the Philanthropy Australia Conference as well as meeting with Minister Amanda Rishworth and other key stakeholders to discuss ARACY's work. Stay tuned for more updates!

BREAKING: In abandoning its promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old, the Victorian Labor government has turned its back on some of the most vulnerable children in the state. Amnesty International condemns this betrayal in the strongest possible terms.

Not a great day for kids. Comm gov backs down from banning gambling ads & Vic gov steps back from commitment to raise age of criminal responsibility to 14. Neither of these decisions is based on evidence nor the best interests of children. They are tinkering not reforming.

STATEMENT: Yoorrook condemns Government backflip on raising the age. Read here: yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/individual-art… #Springst #RaiseTheAge

The Victorian Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 is deeply disappointing and at odds with international evidence. Read our media release: jss.org.au/news-and-media…

Children belong with our families and communities, not locked up behind bars. We denounce Premier Allan for breaking the promise to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 by 2027 in Victoria. #RaiseTheAge hrlc.org.au/news/2024/08/1…

VCOSS is extremely disappointed by the Victorian Government's decision to abandon plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14. This goes against all the evidence. Here are some of the responses from leaders across the justice, First Nations and social sectors. ⤵️

The Victorian Government's decision to raise the age to 12, not 14, is a setback for youth justice reform. Premier Jacinta Allan cited a "different government" for the change, but this fails to protect vulnerable children. Our children deserve better. #RaiseTheAge

SAVE THE DATE - NEW ARACY WEBINARS UNICEF Australia - Learning: A deeper look at AI in education. Tues, 24th Sept at 1.00 pm Register now: hubs.la/Q02MtY010 The Early Years Catalyst - Built to win. Wed, 25th Sept at 1.00 pm Register now:hubs.la/Q02MtTmb0

Child Protection Week - Here's what was discussed from the Act for Children roundtable hosted by ARACY - Every Child Thriving. National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds, Professor John Tobin & Professor Claire Fenton-Glynn shared insights on making child safety & wellbeing a priority.

It’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month and we are showing our support by sparking a conversation. To get involved and find out more visit: hubs.la/Q02P3B8p0 #FASD #RedShoesRock

Australia’s leaders recognise alcohol's role in men's violence against women. Thanks to advocacy, alcohol laws will be reviewed to protect children. Together with FARE and others, we welcome this progress and will keep pushing for reforms. fare.org.au/open-letter-to…