In this bonus episode, hosts Jeni Whalan and Glyn Davis examine the insights gained across this season of conversations about putting children at the centre of good public policy. They discuss the frustrating gap between knowledge and action when it comes to shifting the dial towards more positive outcomes for all kids. Without political leadership, meaningful consultation and targeted, place-based responses, many well-intentioned measures fail to make an impact. So is there now enough momentum to bring about real change?
We also hear from young people from the Northern Rivers region of NSW who, on top of pandemic disruptions, have also had to cope with devastating floods. Mullumbimby’s Spaghetti Circus, an arts and community engagement organisation, was inundated with water and mud. Members of the Circus community lost their homes, schools and businesses. Performers, Ellen, Maxine, Malaika and Laima share their hopes and fears for the future.
S2/E8 A better start: game-changing preschool reform in NSW & VIC
S2/E6 Children at the centre: looking overseas
S2/E5 Strong in culture: backing Indigenous kids
S2/E4 A pram walk from every home: the case for a universal early learning system
S2/E3 Building blocks for life: public health and kids
S2/E2 Kids and the Federal Budget
S2/E1 Children in the national conversation
S2/Introducing season 2: Backing Kids
S1/E5 The challenge to philanthropy
S1/E4 Collective impact: communities driving change
S1/E3 Parents in prison
S1/E2 Possibility thinking
S1/E1 On merit
S1/Introducing Life’s Lottery
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