A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will provide funding to continue free online safety training for school students and support to help children tackle body image issues.
A new 3.6 million to support the Embrace Kids Australia program to help tackle body image issues and counter an increase in young people having negative feelings about their physical appearance.
The Embrace Kids Australia project is a national initiative led by 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt, the co-CEO of The Embrace Collective, founder of the Body Image Movement and director of documentaries EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS.
Mr Neumann said the program provided children, parents, carers, teachers and coaches with tools to combat body image and body shaming issues before they arise, and was being delivered within early childcare, preschool, primary and high schools, sporting clubs and through community events.
"Any parent with young children or teenagers knows just how much their kids are bombarded with images and expectations of bodies and the way that can impact how their child feels about themselves," he said.
"Teaching kids to celebrate how amazing their bodies are is a powerful way to dispel some of the negative, harmful body image messages out there, and help them to live happier, healthier lives now and in the future."
Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.
