We live in a wealthy nation but the experiences of Australian children are diverse, with many experiencing real challenges in their everyday lives. Two years into the pandemic, there are strong concerns about the impact on kids and the cost to their wellbeing, especially for those who were already behind.
In this episode, we hear from National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, who is calling for a concerted effort to elevate the rights, needs and voices of children in the national conversation. She wants action around systems that affect our kids and she’s putting political leaders and policy makers on notice.
We also meet Kaytlyn Johnson, a student and musician from north-west Tasmania. Kaytlyn, a Palawa woman and the 2022 Young Tasmanian of the Year, offers her observations on navigating the challenges faced by young Australians.
Produced by UTS Impact Studios:
Executive Producer: Olivia Rosenman
Audio Producer: Nicole Curby
Researcher/writer: Jackie May
Theme music and Sound Design: James Milsom
Graphic design: Celia Neilson
S2/E8 A better start: game-changing preschool reform in NSW & VIC
S2/E7 Evidence is not enough: a review of Backing Kids
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/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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