Federal Government invests in Life Ed Australia
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Life Ed Australia welcomes the Australian Government's further investment in our evidence-informed, curriculum-aligned and student-led preventative health and wellbeing education program for children across the country.
This is a vote of confidence in our program’s impact and highlights the important role Life Ed plays in developing education experiences that embed long-term behaviour change through a whole-of-community early education approach.
Prevention is no longer optional, it is critical in a world where our children are faced with more complex challenges physically, mentally, online and in real time.
We acknowledge that this is a tough time for many Australians with urgent action required in many areas. We support this, as we witness these hardships as we travel across the country and try to navigate this ourselves as individuals.
From our almost half a century of impact, we also know that early education is the key to developing children’s health and digital literacy. This results in long-term behaviour change and the improved health and wellbeing of children and young people. It can be taken for granted or overlooked because this change takes time. We’re grateful that the Federal Government understands the importance of this long-term investment in our next generation.
We acknowledge that this is a tough time for many Australians with urgent action required in many areas. We support this, as we witness these hardships as we travel across the country and try to navigate this ourselves as individuals.
From our almost half a century of impact, we also know that early education is the key to developing children’s health and digital literacy. This results in long-term behaviour change and the improved health and wellbeing of children and young people. It can be taken for granted or overlooked because this change takes time. We’re grateful that the Federal Government understands the importance of this long-term investment in our next generation.
As a federated not-for-profit organisation, Life Ed Australia works in partnership with state and territory affiliates who deliver these programs directly to children, teachers and families in schools and communities.
Importantly, this Federal Government funding is directed to national curriculum and content development. It does not fund the delivery of Life Ed programs by state and territory organisations.
Access cannot be assumed
Without continued localised investment, many children and schools would lose access to proven early intervention and preventative health programs at precisely the time they are needed most.
“While national investment supports the development of high-quality educational content by Life Ed Australia, this funding does not extend to state and territory organisations who deliver the program, along with state and territory-wide specific projects and initiatives,” continued Karen.
“Funding from state and territory governments play an important role in increasing access to vital preventative health education, particularly in remote, regional and underserved communities. Their direct investment in Life Ed state and territory organisations helps to cover the cost of each visit, reducing the financial burden for schools and families.
“Together, these investments ensure children across Australia can access consistent, evidence-informed preventative health education that supports long-term behaviour change and improved health and wellbeing outcomes.”
