...this could be the first generation of children whose life expectancy is less than their parents...
What's needed: 1. Develop and implement an action plan for young Australians
What's needed: 2. Use social marketing techniques to engage the community to better meet children's needs

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Messages of Support

“We need to reduce children and young people’s exposure to marketing of alcohol, tobacco and energy-dense food and beverages. Change for Children offers a way forward in reducing this influence, and in progressing a collaborative and evidence informed strategy to improve child and youth wellbeing. ”
 — Professor Rob Moodie ARACY Board Member
“I support Change for children – especially  the support the initiative shows for disadvantaged, Indigenous and children with disabilities. I want to see a future where all children grow up to  participate fully in Australian society. ”
 — Dr Rhonda Galbally AO Chair, National People with Disabilities and Carers Council
“By progressing Change for Children, we can unite the whole community in achieving improved wellbeing for children and young people. ”
 — Elaine Henry OAM ARACY Board Member
“Change for Children is about creating the social conditions to optimise the emotional development of children and young people.  Together, we can ensure their future is more equitable than our past. ”
 — Tim Goodwin ARACY Board Member
“The Caledonia Foundation is proud to support ARACY's Change for Children Campaign - we share the belief that by working together, a 'whole of community' collaborative approach will improve the wellbeing of all children and create a better future for Australia. ”
 — Ian Darling The Caledonia Foundation
“'Change for Children’ sets the scene for a strong foundation for the future of Australia – our Children and Young people ”
 — Jayne Meyer Tucker – Good Beginnings Australia
“I'm supporting the Change for Children initiative because I believe we've got to change the way we are tackling the critical issues facing young Australians today. ”
 — Michael Chaney businessman
“The future of our nation depends upon us having… children growing up to be healthy young adults. ”
 — Professor Fiona Stanley
“A National Action Plan for Australia’s children and young people is urgently required so that the nation can make a focussed effort based on the best evidence so our children and young people benefit the most they can from the money and effort spent on their wellbeing. ”
 — Dr Norman Swan ARACY Board Member
“By better meeting the emotional needs of children through the Change for Children campaign, we will strengthen our economic future, and enhance the lives of future generations.  ”
 — Heather Ridout ARACY Board Member