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When it comes to children's safety, we must have the highest possible standards of protection - children cannot afford for us to cut corners or take easy options.
Every child in Australia has a right to be safe at all times, but we know that bullying harms children from the schoolyard to the home.
Australia’s 2035 NDC to cut emissions by 62–70% is progress, but we must go further to protect the lives and futures of younger generations.
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan released today is a welcome and necessary step – but more must be done to protect children and young people.
UNICEF Australia commends the commitment of Education Ministers today putting children first, and for the range of measures agreed to protect children in childcare settings.
What began in 2019 with a campaign led by a group of Pacific Island students has resulted in a landmark advisory opinion from the world’s highest court.
UNICEF Australia is deeply concerned by the serious and systemic failures in the protection of children in early childhood education and care system.
The Australian Capital Territory’s historic decision to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years is a vital step.
UNICEF Australia warmly welcomes the announcement from the Australian Government to provide $386 million to support the work of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, from 2026 to 2030.
These reforms—ranging from mandatory 24-hour reporting of abuse allegations to tighter digital safety protocols—are a vital step in ensuring that every child is protected, respected, and nurtured in their earliest years.
UNICEF Australia calls for coordinated national action following reports of child protection breaches inside childcare and residential systems.
The Federal Budget for 2025-26, with its focus on education at all stages, is a win for children.
UNICEF Australia is concerned by reports in last night’s episode of Four Corners of children experiencing harm in childcare settings. Every child across Australia has the right to be free from maltreatment, harm and neglect.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Three Day Guarantee Bill, which passed the Australian Parliament yesterday. This Bill ensures every child can access three days of subsidised care.
The recently released report on the Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act has made 67 recommendations to strengthen online safety laws, many of which would secure greater protections for children and young people online.
UNICEF Australia welcomes Prime Minister Albanese’s commitment to building a universal early learning system in Australia.
Children in contact with the law are among the most vulnerable members of our society, and as such have special protections under international law.
UNICEF Australia welcomes Australian Government contribution to Loss and Damage Fund at COP29, urges push towards equitable and ambitious global climate finance goal
These changes are inconsistent with Australia’s commitments to protecting and promoting the rights of children and are likely to negatively impact young children.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Productivity Commission’s report, “A path to universal early childhood education and care”.
As we observe National Child Protection Week, UNICEF Australia is deeply concerned about the current state of child protection and youth justice in our country.
