Australia remains the only liberal democracy without a comprehensive National Human Rights Act. This gap leaves rights protections fragmented and inconsistent, and it means decisions in housing, education, justice, health and care systems often lack fairness and transparency. For young people, the consequences can be profound.  On International Human Rights Day, Marist180 joins organisations across the country in calling for a national Human Rights Act, a reform that would em

Australia likes to imagine itself as a land of opportunity, a country where every child can grow, learn, and thrive. But two major reports published in November tell a different story. Child Poverty in Australia 2025 (Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre) and The State of Australia’s Children 2025 (UNICEF Australia and ARACY) reveal a nation failing its youngest citizens, not because we lack resources, but because we lack resolve.  The Reality for Australia’s Children   More th

Last week Marist180 welcomed the NSW Government’s $130 million commitment to expand crisis accommodation, calling it a vital step toward safety and dignity for people with nowhere else to turn.  But as a frontline service provider, supporting homeless young people, Marist180 can see that beds alone won’t break the cycle of homelessness.  “A bed is the first step—but it’s not the solution,” said Peter Monaghan, CEO of Marist180. Homelessness is rarely just about housing. For y