October provides an opportunity to reflect on two issues that are often discussed separately but are deeply connected: mental health and homelessness. At Marist180, we work alongside children, young people and families facing a range of challenges. Through this work, we know that wellbeing is shaped by more than individual circumstances. The conditions around people matter too. Just as strong foundations help a building stand firm, people rely on foundations that help them fe

Every child should have the opportunity to grow up safe, supported and connected to family, culture and community. This National Child Protection Week, Marist180 brought people together around what it takes to make that possible, and how we turn what we know into action. Children and families don’t live within one service system. Their wellbeing is shaped by the strength of their families and communities, and access to housing, health, education, mental health support, cultu

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