In season 2 of Life&rsquo;s Lottery we explore how we can best support and back children through better policy making and public investment. How do we create a society where all kids can thrive? Join us for a series of thought-provoking conversations about how to put children at the centre and why it makes sense for all of us.&nbsp;
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Music credit: Kedalak Night Time. Written and performed by the Ngaalang Moort Singers.&nbsp;
Produced by <a href="https://impactstudios.edu.au/">UTS Impact Studios</a>:&nbsp; Executive Producer: Olivia Rosenman Audio Producer: Nicole Curby Researcher/writer: Jackie May Theme music and Sound Design: James Milsom Graphic design: Celia Neilson

S2/E1 Children in the national conversation

Backing Kids, the second season of Life&rsquo;s Lottery, explores how Australian society values children and childhood. Kids are our future, but they&rsquo;re rarely at the centre when it comes to the decisions that really matter. What would it take to truly put kids at the heart of policy, of budgets, and broader public work?&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll hear the voices of advocates, experts, children and their parents and caregivers with bright and practical ideas about how we can improve kids&rsquo; health and wellbeing. We&rsquo;ll dive deep into the Federal Budget and explore how it does, and doesn&rsquo;t, reflect the realisation of children&rsquo;s rights. We&rsquo;ll hear about how young First Nations voices have informed policy development to improve the lives of First Nations kids. We&rsquo;ll consider how place-based, universally accessible services could better reach vulnerable families and improve the wellbeing of all children.&nbsp;
Two years of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children&rsquo;s physical and mental health, their education, and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable. There has never been a better time to talk about how we could better back our kids and improve their odds in Life&rsquo;s Lottery.
Produced by The Paul Ramsay Foundation and UTS Impact Studios.
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