National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to celebrate the strengths and culture of our children.
On 4 August, all Australians have the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
Each year, hundreds of early years and childhood education centres host events to celebrate Children's Day. In 2021, more than 1,300 events were held around the nation. Your event can take place at your workplace, school or kindergarten, or in partnership with a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation or community.
Ideas include hosting a morning tea or a barbecue, cultural dancing, arts and craft sessions, cultural exchanges, concerts and performances, storytelling, competitions, sporting days, games and activities.
Celebrate Children's Day 2023
Children's Day is celebrated on 4 August, but you can celebrate this special day anytime!
Celebrate in your early years service, school, community or at home.
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Find out more ways to celebrate Children's Day and register your event!
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Ideas for celebrating Children’s Day Events
Here’s a few ideas, if you are able to get together with others to celebrate:
- Organise an open day or morning tea at work for people to bring their children.
- Hold a family fun day for foster and kinship carers and their children in out-of-home care.
- Organise a children’s picnic or activities in a local park.
- Bring Elders, families and their children together in your service or school for storytelling and cultural activities.
- Have a flag raising ceremony with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.
- Hold a fete or fundraising activity for children in your community.
- Organise sporting events or competitions for children and young people.
- Invite local leaders, politicians and Elders to spend some time at your service or school on Children’s Day.
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