‘We are brain builders’ flyer
This 2-page A4 flyer, highlights the 6 core metaphors developed as part of The Brain Story, reproduced with permission from our partners at the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. The flyer has been created to support our aims to equip as many people as possible with proven tools to embed neuroscience in our communities to support […]
‘What is Child Wellbeing?’ explainer video
Wellbeing is a commonly used term, but it can mean different things to different people. This variability in interpretation can make it challenging to fully understand what wellbeing entails and, ultimately, to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. To address this, ARACY has partnered with Emerging Minds to create a dynamic […]
Queensland Place-Based Rivermap
The Queensland Place-Based Rivermap proposes systemic actions to support our many place-based initiatives so they can enable all children, young people, and families to thrive. Co-created by the Thriving PLACES, Thriving KIDS Collaborative (an initiative of Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership)
‘What surrounds us shapes us’: A framework for building children’s resilience to thrive in life
‘What surrounds us shapes us’: A framework for building children’s resilience to thrive in life introduces the Resilience Scale as a model for understanding the impact of environment and experiences on children’s brain health. Using ARACY’s The Nest framework, it provides examples of what children need to thrive. Transcript: When it comes to building resilience, what […]
Making the most of the First 2000 Days – A roadmap
Making the most of the First 2000 Days – A roadmap for a better Queensland child development system that changes the odds, closes the gaps and improves outcomes for Queensland’s youngest and their families. Endorsed by 20 sector leaders, the roadmap offers 9 priority actions and 7 priority investments to support Queensland children in the […]
Thriving bubs, Thriving families, Thriving Communities – Understanding the levers of change
INTRODUCTION Ensuring children get the best start to life lays the foundation for improving outcomes across the life course. The early years – from conception to around age five – is a critical window to positively influence the trajectory of a person’s health, wellbeing and prosperity. When children are loved, safe and nurtured, have their […]
Submission to the Queensland Government’s draft Putting Queensland Kids First plan
Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership submission to the Queensland Government’s draft Putting Queensland Kids First plan – February 2024 Includes recommendations to increase focus on:
Leading Reform Summit 2023 – TQKP Presentation
Address from Michael Hogan, Convenor, Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership at the Queensland Mental Health Commission, Leading Reform Summit 2023. Presentation topic: “Catalysing systems to change the odds for Queensland children and young people to thrive”
