We will support children, young people and families to have good physical and mental health, to feel safe and secure in their homes and communities, to have their essential materials needs met, and to have access to the services and supports they need to maintain their wellbeing.

Key Objectives

1. Play and physical activity: Support children and young people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and genders to enjoy a wide range of opportunities to play and be active, and to access to community infrastructure that meets their needs.
2. Being safe and feeling cared for: Support children and young people to feel safe and cared for within their families and communities.
3. Access to health services and supports: Support children, young people and families to have access to affordable services and supports for their physical and mental health.
4. Basic needs met: Support children, young people and families to have access to secure, stable housing, nutritious food, essential services and other basic needs.
5. A clean and healthy environment: Support work to create cleaner and greener environments for children, young people and families to enjoy, and take action on climate change.

We will support children, young people and families to feel connected, included and supported, to participate in their communities, and to have a say over the decisions and issues that impact their lives.

Key Objectives

1. Inclusive and connected communities: Support children, young people and families to connect with each other and with the broader community through inclusive and accessible community activities that build connection and inclusion.
2. Meaningful participation and influence: Provide children, young people and families with opportunities for meaningful participation and influence over decisions and issues which impact them.
3. Inclusive spaces, services and activities: Support children, young people and families to access welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe public spaces, services and activities.

We will support children, young people and families to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities they need to thrive throughout their lives.

Key Objectives

1. Early childhood development and learning: Support children and young people’s learning and development from early childhood through to young adulthood.
2. Developing skills for life: Support children and young people to develop the skills and capabilities they need to thrive throughout their lives.
3. Support through life stage transitions: Support children, young people and families through their major life stage transitions, including transitions through the education system, entering the workforce, and becoming parents.

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