The Conversation asked 130 children aged between seven and 13 years what makes communities strong, supportive, and fair.
The kids identified five themes that matter in determining whether they have a "fair go" – or not.
1. Good Relationships. "When children know their neighbours and are treated with respect by caring people, they feel included, safe, and supported."
2. Feeling Safe. "But many described the frightening ways some adults behave in their communities, most often because of excessive alcohol or drug use."
3. Inclusive Places. "Some talked about places designed for very young children and places for teenagers to hang out – but said there was very little for those in middle childhood."
4. Household Resources. "Some children said their family had to move regularly because rent is so expensive."
5. Public Good and Infrastructure. "Health care is high on children’s list of what is most important. This is not what we might expect young children to focus on, but many described long waits in emergency rooms when they or their families were ill or injured."
Article: We Asked Australian Children What They Needed From Their Communities. Here’s What They Said.
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