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CHILDREN’S WEEK

The Children’s Week National Theme for 2020 is UNCRC Article 15 – Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. In exercising their rights, children have the responsibility to respect the rights, freedom and reputations of others. Children’s […]

Children’s Art Exhibition

Darwin

Calling for all young artists to submit artwork for the Children's Art Exhibtion. All types of artwork welcome. Please see flyer for dates and locations.

Free

Learning Circles

YMCA

To mark the beginning of Children’s Week, Territory Families, Housing and Communities is partnering with Larrakia Nation to hold a cultural event at YMCA Palmerston. Children in care and their families are invited to join Learning Circles to build resilience, pride and culture through stories, dancing and painting up. The Learning Circles will be led […]

Free

Family Fun Day Darwin Waterfront Precinct

Darwin Waterfront Kitchener Drive, Darwin City

Lots of fun activities for families including a disco, circus workshop, art and craft, baby ballet and African drumming. Remember to bring your bathers for an afternoon of fun!

Free

Children’s Week Activities at Todd Mall Markets

Alice Springs Alice Springs, Australia

CHILDREN'S WEEK MARKET We will have 25 stalls with different organisations from around town hosting fun, interactive games and activities for children and families. Come down for a special day of celebrating children! The 2020 theme of Children’s Week is based on Article 15 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: […]

FREE

Sadadeen Primary’s Buckets of Kindness

Create or Find a Venue Sadadeen Primary School

Sadadeen Primary has placed Kindness Buckets in each class. Each time a student does something kind they receive a raffle ticket to go into their class's bucket. On the last day of Children's Week (Friday) a ticket will be drawn from each bucket. These winners will then work together to make something for everyone at […]

Free

Little Gardeners Planting Day at Lakeside Drive Community Garden

Lakeside Drive Community Garden, Alawa, Northern Territory

Little Gardeners is an outdoor program for parents and carers with children not at school (and anyone that wants to get involved) happening throughout the year on Monday mornings 9-10.30am, held in the natural surround at Lakeside Drive Community Garden. For Children’s Week we will be holding a planting day where kids can help with […]

Family Fun Day at Darwin Showgrounds

Foskey Pavilion, Darwin Showgrounds Tate Place, Winnellie

Join us for a morning of fun in the air conditioning at the Darwin Showgrounds. Jumping Castle, disco, free sausage sizzle, fun and games and lots more! Show the flyer to your bus driver for FREE transport.

Free

Children’s Week National Online Forum

Online

Children’s Week Council of Australia is thrilled to host a national conversation with incoming National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, on Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 3pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). This year the theme for Children’s Week is: UNCRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it […]

FREE

Children’s Week – Fun in the Park

Create or Find a Venue Katherine Adventure Play Park, Katherine

Come along to Katherine Adventure play park for some fun activities and a free sausage sizzle. A lucky door prize to be won.

Yu sabi densdendsbad? (Can you Dance?)

The Den Early Years Centre 13 Shepherd St, Katherine

Play2Learn welcomes Mystery Guest Readers to narrate Sally Morgan’s… Yu sabi densdendsbad? (Can you Dance?) The book is sure to excite your body to move, express yourself and get that shape to groove!

WEBINAR – It’s a Wrap Up: Showcasing examples from the NT Acts of Kindness Challenge

Online

Like to hear real-life Territory tales of kindness? Then tune in to our free Children's Week webinar: It's a Wrap Up: Showcasing examples from the NT Acts of Kindness Challenge Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm We will be yarning with Territorians who have shared or experienced an act of kindness during the Challenge. REGISTER HERE And […]

FREE

Be an eSafe kid: fake news, real harms

A live virtual classroom event to test your students' ability to detect fake news. Explore the impact of misinformation online. Get tips on how to find trusted and safe sources of information online and where to go for help if things go wrong. Students will: identify trustworthy information about current issues detect fake news and […]

Free

eSafety’s parent guide to cyberbullying and online drama

De Winton Park Live Webinar

This Safer Internet Day 2021 webinar will look at how parents and carers can support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships and what to do if things go wrong. It will cover: starting conversations with your child about their online friendships and positive ways to deal with changing relationships understanding the rights, laws and community expectations […]

Free

eSafety Professional learning program for teachers (FREE)

eSafety Commissioner

Online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation and emerging technologies About the module This module, developed in 2021, provides evidence-based, targeted advice about online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation and emerging technologies. The module includes 90 minutes of professional learning through live webinar participation, the completion of 30 minutes of readings, and an assessment. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate […]

Free

Pens Against Poverty – Children’s Writing Comp

The power of the pen to change the world Pens Against Poverty is a unique writing competition for school students in Year 3 – 10. It was initially created for young writers in New South Wales and ACT but has grown to reach students all across Australia. Entries are now open for 2021 Pens Against Poverty. This […]

Northern Territory – Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect Workshop

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (including Mandatory Reporting)  Children are safest when all the adults around them understand how to play a part in preventing abuse.  Do you understand your roles and responsibilities in preventing child abuse and neglect? Are you confident about your legal requirements to report abuse? How would you respond to a […]

Free

Run Against Violence – Virtual Challenge

NAPCAN is excited to be partnering with Run Against Violence to help ensure that every young person in Australia has the opportunity to learn about what a respectful relationship looks like for them. The 2021 Run Against Violence (RAV) Virtual Challenge is aiming to raise $90,000 for our Love Bites program to fund facilitator training […]

$35

Be an eSafe kid: Online boundaries – It’s OK to say ‘no’ FREE Virtual Classroom

During National Child Protection Week, the eSafety Commission is offering live Virtual Classroom webinars to support students as they learn about online consent or permission, and how to define online boundaries. Open sessions available to all State, Catholic and Independent schools (AEST): Thursday 2 September 2021 at 9.30 to 10.15 am Monday 6 September 2021 […]

Free