4th April 2025
We’re delighted to share that ARACY has just been formally recognised as a Health Promotion Charity by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
This recognition reflects the efforts of our partners, supporters, and collaborators like you, who have championed the importance of holistic approaches to child wellbeing. Together, we have demonstrated that early intervention, strong systems, and cross-sector collaboration are proven ways to prevent disease and help children and young people thrive.
What This Means for Our Work (and Yours):
✅ Validation of holistic wellbeing as a driver of health—reinforcing that supporting children’s development across health, education, and social systems prevents disease and improves lifelong outcomes.
✅ A shared opportunity to scale impact—allowing us to work even more closely with partners like you to drive systemic change.
✅ New funding and advocacy opportunities—helping us strengthen the case for investment in prevention and early intervention strategies.
We are grateful for your continued support, insights, and collaboration. Your work has helped make this possible, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.
If you’d like to discuss what this means for our partnership or upcoming projects, we’d love to connect.
Thank you for being part of this success.
Best regards,
Prue Warrilow
ARACY CEO
Historic Investment for Early Childhood
As convenors of the Investment Dialogue for Australia's Children (IDAC), ARACY is proud to see the Government and philanthropic partners come together in an unprecedented $100 million co-investment to expand integrated early childhood education and care.
This funding will help build and strengthen early learning services that bring together education, child and maternal health, and family supports—ensuring more children, especially those experiencing disadvantage, have access to the holistic support they need to thrive. This milestone marks a major step towards universal early childhood education and care, breaking down silos and creating a community-led, evidence-informed system that supports families and lays the foundation for every child’s success. Let’s keep working together to create a better future for all children and their families!
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Words Grow Minds Podcast
Parents and caregivers play a vital role in early childhood development, but knowing what makes the biggest impact can be challenging.
The Words Grow Minds Parent Podcast, hosted by Kate Ellis (CEO of Raising Literacy Australia) and journalist Amelia Mulcahy, unpacks the science of brain development in children aged 0–3.
Through expert conversations, the podcast explores key topics like emotional regulation, early interactions, music, and screen time, offering practical tips to help little ones thrive.
Tune in for insightful, judgment-free discussions that celebrate progress, not perfection. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.
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