Highlights and Key Messages
The event featured powerful testimonies and calls to action from a range of speakers and participants. Joshua Patrick, a VCI Ambassador, shared a moving account of growing up in poverty, offering a raw and personal perspective on the realities faced by many Australian children. His story underscored the critical need for systemic change to address child poverty.
Another compelling voice was Kim, a Youth Speaker, who further highlighted the impact of poverty on young people, emphasizing the need for immediate and long-term solutions.
The event also featured a performance by Indigo Ellis, a VCI Ambassador, whose performance added an emotional and inspiring touch to the day’s proceedings.
To further drive home the stark reality of child poverty, 100 teddy bears were displayed at the event – with 17 orange bears symbolising the alarming statistic that 17 in 100 Australian children live in poverty. This powerful visual, created by the Valuing Children Initiative Comms team, served as a sobering reminder of the children being left behind in our society. It highlighted the urgent need for coordinated, large-scale action to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Media Coverage and Advocacy
The event received significant media coverage, ensuring that the message extended beyond the room. This attention aims to galvanise public awareness, ignite conversations about child poverty, and inspire broader community action. By amplifying these voices, we hope to drive forward policy-driven solutions that tackle the root causes of child poverty and create lasting change.
For more details on the event and its impact, read the media release.
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