2025 Childhood Summit - Through Their Eyes

Childhood Summit 2025 - Through Their Eyes

In a rapidly changing world, how are our children truly faring? The 2025 Childhood Summit will put children at the centre of critical discussions, ensuring their voices shape the policies and communities that affect them most. Held at Unity Hub, Logan, during Children’s Week 2025, this two-day event will bring together children, policymakers, educators, researchers, community services, and child rights advocates to amplify young voices and inspire action.

With the theme “Through Their Eyes,” the summit challenges adults to see the world from a child’s perspective. A key highlight is the ‘Voice of Childhood’ keynote segment, where 42 young speakers (ages 3-14) will share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas with an audience of decision-makers and changemakers. This initiative encourages meaningful engagement between children and adults, demonstrating the importance of listening to young voices in shaping a better future.

The event will also feature presentations from leading child advocates and industry professionals, providing valuable insights into the challenges facing children today. However, the heart of the summit remains with the children themselves—ensuring they have a platform to speak on issues that matter most to them.

Our Valued Partners

The summit is proudly supported by three key partners:

● Australian Institute of Play – Advocating for play, agency and voice as a fundamental right for Australian children, ensuring play is prioritised for health, wellbeing, and resilience.

● The Salvation Army – Communities for Children Logan – Empowering Logan’s children and families through programs that strengthen community ties and promote child-cantered decision-making.

● Queensland Family & Child Commission (QFCC) – Championing children’s rights in Queensland, advocating for systemic improvements to child protection and wellbeing.

We extend our gratitude to our partners for their commitment to child advocacy.