Implementing Thriving Kids with a systems lens
The Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program offers an amazing opportunity. Whether it works for children and families will depend on how its implemented. That requires a systems approach. Together, we can create the conditions for all young people to thrive. By Michael Hogan, Executive Convenor, Queensland Kids Partnership – February 2026 Download this paper here. Please consider, share your […]
Are you interested in become a learning partner?
Early oral language skills build children’s health by providing the foundations for social interaction, literacy and learning, participation and wellbeing. That’s why our new Queensland Early Oral Language Partnership aims to support communities and young families with as many opportunities for these interactions as possible – across all the places that very young children live, […]
Apply to be a Childhood Builders Capability Champion
We know that children learn best in environments where the adults around them are brain aware. We also know that to build capability we need to consider existing capacity constraints. Sustainable implementation requires resourcing including funding, access to evidence-based resources and collaboration. Following learnings from Enabling Workforces and Organisations for Thriving Kids, Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership […]
Find out more about the State of Australia’s Children report
Presented by UNICEF Australia and ARACY, and supported by Minderoo Foundation, The State of Australia’s Children report provides a comprehensive picture of the wellbeing of children and young people across the nation. Enriching the latest publicly available data with the perspectives of Australia’s children and youth, the report offers a holistic view of how our young people […]
Apply to join our Management Board
Call for Expressions of Interest by 3 December 2025 Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership Management Board We’re looking for a passionate leader to help shape the future for Queensland’s children and young people. The Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (QKP) is a Qld-based systems-focused coalition and broker, hosted by ARACY, with a shared vision of every young […]
Read the QKP Year in Review for 2024/25
Read how we’ve been turning knowledge about brain development into real-world impact
Learn how to frame data to support your work
Webinar: Using framing for impactful storytelling about children and young people in research Data is essential for informing policy and practice, but its impact depends on how it’s presented. The way we frame data can either reinforce limiting narratives or create opportunities for change, making framing a powerful tool for shaping how we understand and […]
Hey kids, join the Future Council!
Future Council is more than the name of the movie; it’s actually a real Council. Any young person aged 9-16, anywhere in the world, can join the Future Council. As a Future Council member, you will connect with other young people like you, who care about our planet, and start to make change. The Future […]
Join us in celebrating Children’s Week 18-26 October
Children’s Week is a national celebration held annually across Australia, aimed at raising awareness and educating the community about the rights of children, as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Children’s Week National Theme for 2025 is based on UNCRC Article 42: Everyone should know about Children’s Rights! […]