A framework for the Future Healthy Countdown 2030: tracking the health and wellbeing of children and young people to hold Australia to account.

The article discusses the Future Healthy Countdown 2030, a framework designed to monitor and improve the health and well-being of children and young people in Australia. It highlights the increasing inequities and challenges faced by this population, including poverty, obesity, child maltreatment, climate change concerns, and mental disorders. The Countdown aims to measure progress, inspire action, and prioritize policies that address these issues. The article emphasizes the importance of systemic policy change, prevention, and involving young people and children in decision-making. It also mentions existing frameworks and initiatives in Australia and other countries that focus on children's well-being and the need for government accountability in this area. The article also acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and calls for action to address the specific challenges faced by children and young people in Australia. [Extracted from the article]