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

Each year, National Child Protection Week has a theme and focus. In 2025, we are challenged and encouraged to be engaged in ‘Shifting Conversation to Action’. On Monday 9 September, we were delighted to co-host a powerful panel discussion during National Child Protection Week 2025, exploring how early support for families can transform child protection outcomes and prevent harm before it occurs. Hosted in partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Institute of

Marist180 welcomes the 2025–26 Queensland State Budget as a recognition that building a fairer Queensland starts with creating real pathways for people to participate in work, learning, and community life.   At Marist180, we work with young people who are ready to take a step forward but need the right support to do it. In our Construction Traineeship program in Zillmere and surrounding suburbs, we’ve seen what happens when that support is in place: young people who’ve strugg

Opinion Editorial Peter Monaghan - Marist180 CEO Marist180 Heart As the NSW Treasurer prepares to deliver the 2025–26 Budget, Marist180 joins with the broader social services sector in calling for a budget that reflects our shared values—fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all. Budgets are more than numbers. They are a reflection of what we prioritise as a community. They show who we choose to support, and the kind of future we want to build. ‘Budget Night’ serves as a tim