Events and celebrations
Each year there are more than 500 Children’s Day events held around the nation. This could happen 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.

Children’s Day 2020
– the impact of COVID-19
SNAICC understands that the impact of COVID-19 means many people will be unable to celebrate Children’s Day on or around the 4 August in person. We encourage you to embrace the day and find innovative ways to mark this special day. It could be at your early years service or with your family at home.

Children's Day events 2020
Organising a Children's Day event for your mob? Please tell us about your event or celebrations.
Register your event to share how you are celebrating this special day to be added to our Children's Day calendar.
See below for how communities and organisations are celebrating Children's Day around Australia. Click on the state or territory to find out more.
Find out about celebrating Children's Day
And don't forget to send us photos from your celebrations to media@snaicc.org.au and share on social media.
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Events held in 2010
Yerrabi Yurwang Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation
When: 2021-08-07
Postcode: 2600
Proudly supported by the ACT Government, ACT Child and Family Centres, Northside Community Services, NATSIWA and local community groups, the day will commence with an official Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony followed by fun activities including boomerang painting, craft, story telling and sport.
There will be an Elders Tent, food and drink plus cupcakes to honour our future leaders and Elders.
Saturday 7/8 3-4.30pm. This event is free.
There are no events currently registered in this state.
Milperra Public School
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 2214
All stages to participate in Ultimate Dreamtime Experience whole school incursion. Full day of cultural and educational activities to celebrate Indigenous Childrens Day 2022.
We have 18 Indigenous Students at our school who will have the opportunity to fulfil leadership roles in the various workshops taking place at this event.
Amnesty Redfern Action Group
When: 2021-08-06
Postcode: 2010
Online Forum "The children of the Intervention: Where to next?"
Marking National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day Amnesty Redfern group invites you to a free online forum on Fri, 6 Aug, 7pm AEST to hear First Nations people explore the topic of the way forward for children of the Northern Territory, living under the discriminatory laws of the Intervention, which were introduced 14 years ago and continue to this day.
The way forward forum will look at the research recommending alternatives to a punitive response which does not address the underlying complex causes of youth coming into contact with the justice system. This forum will also look at Child removals and education.
Foxdale Kindergarten
When: 2021-08-05
Postcode: 2565
We are a childcare centre and would like to celebrate and learn more within our centre.
Koori Curriculum
When: 2021-07-26
Postcode: 2193
Do you know a deadly Educator?
In celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, we are asking our community to nominate an Educator who supports our children to be "Proud in culture, strong in spirit".
Nominations must include a picture of the Educator and a blurb as to why they are being nominated.
Entries will open on the 26th of July and Educators will have to submit their entry by no later than the 6th of August 2021. This must include a photograph of their nominated Educator along with a blog describing why they are nominating that Educator.
Voting will close on the 13th of August 2021.
The 10 entries with the highest number of votes will be shortlisted and reviewed by the Director of the Koori Curriculum, Jessica Staines who will select the winner.
The chosen winner will be announced on the 16th of August 2021.
All submissions will be displayed in a virtual gallery.
The winner will receive a $500 store voucher to the Koori Curriculum.
Please note that submissions must be on behalf of an Educator, self submissions will not be accepted.
Check out the competition page for full details
Naru Goori Grom’s
When: 2021-08-07
Postcode: 2450
The numbers (and smiles) don't hide the fact that Goori Groms is a much loved Gathering set to continue with regular Community Days up and down the coast of NSW.
Naru Indigenous Corporation offer facilitation of a healthy lifestyle & wellbeing programs for our community. The Ocean is a significant aspect of our culture and the benefit of promoting a healthy lifestyle in an open and safe environment.
The ocean knowledge, surf skills, First Aid and lifesaving training that Naru Indigenous Corporation delivers to both youth and adults builds capability and resilience to support individuals to better manage ongoing and difficult situations.
We will be hosting a Goori Grom's day to honour National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
Busy Bees Killarney Heights
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 2087
The event will be held within our long day care centre to celebrate and educate the children about National Children's Day.
CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre Hurstville
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 2220
We will celebrate National children's Day in our centre, we are going to have a fun sports day, doing face painting, making bush tuckers with our children which we may need some ideas from you and post. We have not invited any guesses to come in yet due to Covid – 19 situation at this stage. But we will post the celebration on our social media.
We would love to hear your input and suggestion.
Thank you!
Regards,
Wendy Xu
CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre Hurstville
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 2220
We will celebrate National children's Day in our centre, we are going to have a fun sports day, doing face painting, making bush tuckers with our children which we may need some ideas from you and post. We have not invited any guesses to come in yet due to Covid – 19 situation at this stage. But we will post the celebration on our social media.
We would love to hear your input and suggestion.
Thank you!
Regards,
Wendy Xu
Bumbira Art & Culture program
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 2340
Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council will be having a Youth and emerging artists Art exhibition using this year's children's day theme and also the opening will be the evening of August 4 , we will also be co hosting a combined preschools cultural concert at our local Youthie. With preschools performing songs, dance, plays or stories on a stage for elders of our community, who will be invited to attend by the preschools children.
Renata’s FDC
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 2224
We have invited the very talented Peter Morgan to our service. We've also invited other local fdc educators to come join us with their groups, as well as families at our service that may not be here on that day. Peer Morgan will be performing his Dharawal show which is native to our area as we are on Dharawal Land.
Save the Children NT
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 0830
A community BBQ 9-11am at Tiverton Park Moulden in conjunction with the Palmerston Child & Family Centre.
Office of the Children’s Commissioner
When: 2021-08-08
Postcode: 0820
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
Family Fun Day
Leanyer Recreation Park 11AM-1PM
Free barbecue, Elders Storytime, Basketball, Skateboarding, Football, Dancing, Music, Services & Stalls, Jumping castles, waterslides & more!
Come and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children with the NT Children's Commissioner, Aboriginal organisations and the Darwin Community!
Rothwell kids Early Learning centre
When: 2021-08-09
Postcode: 4023
Lady Gowrie Thursday Island Child Centre
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4875
Lady Gowrie Thursday Island Child Centre and OSHC will be celebrating with the children and their community through:
– cultural singing and dancing
– cooking banana leaf damper and sweet scones for morning tea
– floral dress up day
– story telling
– art experiences
– weaving
Lady Gowrie Headstart Kindergarten – Vincent
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4814
The Vincent Kindy will be celebrating at the centre on Tuesday 3rd Aug (Gungu Group) and Wednesday 4th August (Goolinbulla Group).
To celebrate the theme “Proud in Culture. Strong in Spirit” the children engaged in a number of Aboriginal and and Torres Strait Islander activities that encourage children to explore and show pride in their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity. Experiences included :
– Painting Aboriginal symbols and design on clapsticks to take home
– Learning Torres Strait Islander songs and dance with Aunty Serdonia Lui and Aka Elsie Kelemete playing on the Lumut (Drum)
– Making “Domboys” (Island Dumplings) with Aka Elsie
– Painting Aboriginal symbols and designs on SNAICC wooden hands
– Making spikey Echidnas from the story “The Echidna and the shade tree”
– Reading and performing Aboriginal dance moves to the SNAICC story “Can you dance?” Read by Elder Aka Lynn Devow.
– Watched Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Role models at the Olympics
– Children were invited to wear their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander design shirts or outfits to Kindy.
A great day to celebrate being “Proud in Culture and Strong in Spirit” at Kindy
Headstart Kindergarten
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4812
Island Scones & Sausage Sizzle
Torres Strait Islander Dancing & Weaving
Aboriginal Basket Weaving
Aboriginal Dancing & Didgeridoo Music
Indigenous Face Painting
and lots more fun activities!
Centacare NQ- HIPPY Burdekin
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4807
Location Anzac Park: Corner of McKenzie Street and Wickham Street Ayr Qld 4807
Date: 4/8/21 and Time: 3.30pm to 5pm
Free Sausage Sizzle with cake to celebrate SNAICC National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens day.
Pop up activities such as, boomerang decorating with coloured sand (sourced from educational website) and much much more.
Give away bags with 3 affirmation cards are design to give a message of hope, support and love when times are tuff, and you need a little message to let you know your deadly!
You can keep one and give one to a family member or friend, who you want to help when your not walking beside them.
Additional deadly cards will be available for anyone who doesn't get a giveaway bag.
Centacare NQ, through HIPPY Burdekin have held this event at Anzac Park since 2015.
With special thanks to Baywatch who have been a huge supporter of this event providing transport for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Sadly due to the uncertain times of COVID we have not organised any traditional dancers for this event.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4850
Pop into the Hinchinbrook Shire Library for a Storytime dedicated to acknowledging this important day with stories, craft and so much more.
What: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Storytime
When: 10.30am
Wednesday 4 August 2021.
Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Library
73 -75 McIlwraith Street
Ingham Queensland
Hand sanitiser will be provided, and attendees are required to stay home if unwell as per COVID-19 guidelines.
Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC)
When: 2021-08-02
Postcode: 4895
We will be celebrating in our local park with all children and families in our community on Monday 2nd August 2021. In conjunction with our playgroup day and along with the Gungarde Indigenous Wellbeing team, we will have a range of activities for the children to participate in along with some beautiful elders sharing their stories, knowledge and their culture with us all. I will be making wattle seed biscuits to share among our friends and I have ordered the children's day bags. We look forward to sharing our event with you.
Kids Capers Scarborough
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4020
Fortitude Valley Rugby League Football Club Junior Division Inc
When: 2021-08-21
Postcode: 4051
Valleys is a Rugby League club located at Bega Street Grange, Brisbane.
On 21 August we are holding an Indigenous Round and Family Fun Day where we will celebrate the culture of our past and present players, supporters and community.
We have chosen a date in August to align with the Month of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
We will be doing an official launch of our Indigenous Jersey which was designed by a very talented local aboriginal artist to represent our clubs history. We are planning a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy that will celebrate and promote education and cultural awareness.
We will have a range of stallholders who will promote their business/organisations and have the opportunity to sell their products including artwork, jewerelly and foods.
Deadly Choices will be on site to facilitate traditional games and other activities and we will have a range of other activities for children to enjoy.
Highfields Child Care Centre
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4352
Rockhampton Children & Family Centre
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4701
"Little Deadlies Day Out – Proud in culture, strong in spirit"
Mura Kokser Sorority Inc.
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4875
Celebrating ATSI Children's day in the Torres strait, will be different and bigger this Year as were hosting in 17 Communities across the Torres Region. Each community will be marching and assembling to celebrate running number of activities for Children and Families.
Footprints Sunnybank Child Care Centre
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 4109
As a centre we will be celebrating children's day by encouraging all children and educators to embrace their cultures – come dressed in your cultural clothes.
We will be hosting a wattle/native tree planting ceremony.
Will be creating a sea of hands friendship garden.
We will also have several other activities running through the day in each individual classroom.
Kyabra Community Association
When: 2021-08-05
Postcode: 4077
Kyabra and Deadly Kindy's will be celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day with a big celebration at Runcorn Community Centre. The celebration will include several community stall holders, emergency services, arts and crafts, entertainment and food. Each child receives a free show bag and has the chance to do many activities, meet elders and services that are in the community.
Stepping stone aberfoyle park
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 5167
We are going to be reading stories, making lemon myrtle scones, and face painting.
Kapunda Kindergarten
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 5373
no.34 Aboriginal health service ulverstone
When: 2021-10-24
Postcode: 7315
Visual Arts Experiences: using natural materials such as ochre and nature colours for painting and drawing
Create GUMNUT BUDDIES
using gumnuts & beads to create a keyring Buddy for your school bag.
Barmah Kindergaten
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3639
Fun day of activities with the children of Barmah Kindergarten & Occasional Care, we will be inviting another local kindergarten
St. Mary’s Primary School Sale
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 3850
The children of the school of St. Mary's will be taking a reconciliation walk with stations set around the school covering areas such as: A. Why is it important to celebrate NATSICD B. How to be an Ally towards the ATSI community? C. What is CTG and why is it important? D. History of NATSICD E. “Pride in culture, Strong in spirit”. At the endo of these proceedings all students will participate in a craft activity displaying why we support National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
The Kindness Pandemic
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 3000
The Kindness Pandemic was established on 14th March, 2020 by Dr Catherine Barrett, to support people who lives are impacted by COVID19. The group grew to 550,000+ members in two weeks. Kindness won't make Coronavirus go away, but it is making many people's lives easier and bringing people hope. The Kindness Pandemic is underpinned by principles of Intersectional Kindness, or how we look out for people who were doing it tough before COVID19 and because of COVID19.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to
land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
The event will ask our group of over half a million people to reflect on what makes them 'Strong in Spirit".
The event will connect with ATSI families and young people to bring their experiences of the theme "Proud In Culture, Strong In Spirit".
We will promote the activities on this website and ask for people to post pics/reflections using these activities.
We will develop a webpage to hold the legacy of the celebration of this day to remind us all the importance of celebrating ATSI children and families.
This event is online through Facebook, to allow national input, including from regional and rural areas and those who are in lockdown across Australia.
The importance of celebrating our ATSI children and families is about intersectional kindness and growing awareness.
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
When: 2021-08-06
Postcode: 3215
Well, we can't get together in person to celebrate, but we are bringing back our popular online disco with DJ T-ROY for National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day!
This online party for Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative community kids will be held on Friday 6th August from 4:30pm til 6pm.
The event is geared towards kids aged 12 and under, and we have special Children's Day packs and disco treats that we will deliver to your door ready to party!
Make sure you register for this event by 5pm Wednesday 4th August, so you can get your packs delivered to you in a COVID safe way before Friday.
Please note children's packs can only be delivered to the Greater Geelong, Bellarine and Colac areas, and are only suitable for kids aged 12 and under.
REGISTER YOUR KIDS TODAY!
https://forms.office.com/r/9V9MCw9tzq
Perridak Burron Early Learning
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 3350
We will be holding a day of Celebration for the children and community who attend our Early Learning Centre.
Each family that attends on this day will receive an ATSI showbag along with a balloon blown up with our Logo on it!
Our Chef has planned for 3 amazing meals that highlight and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples and their cooking.
We are planning an exciting collaborative art piece that each child will be invited to contribute to during the day. This will then be displayed in the centre representing our Perridak Burron community coming together as one to celebrate ATSI Day!
We have some of our local Aboriginal community members joining us for the day. We will be offering face painting and music and movement sessions through out the program as something fun for the children as well!
Lulla’s Children & Family Centre/Communities for Children
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 3630
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day event and celebration is back this year!
Let's come together to celebrate our proud, strong and deadly kids.
Activities, stalls, giveaways, music, dancing, BBQ lunch and much more.
A celebration for all children and families – we look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday 4th August
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Kidstown, 7287 Midland Hwy Mooroopna
For further information or to confirm attendance, please contact:
Jessie Barnes-Hill (Communities for Children)
Jessie.barnes-hill@ccds.org.au – 0437 625 705
or
Lulla's Children & Family Centre
03 4800 5295
Iawa Collaboration / Lulla’s Children & Family Centre / Communities for Children (Shepparton)
When: August 4, 2021
Postcode: 3630
A celebration is being held for National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day!
All children, families, community, kinders, schools and all those across Greater Shepparton are welcome!
Activities include arts and crafts, painting, traditional games, dancing, stalls, goodie bags, local service information and a big cake
Come and celebrate together and share a feed (BBQ lunch provided)
Date: Wednesday 4th August
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Kidstown, 7287 Midland Hwy, Mooroopna VIC 3629
Centrecare
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 6110
Staff within the Centrecare Gosnells branch are joining together to take part in a luncheon, with a power point presentation.
Staff will also get to take part in watching a performance by the young, local traditional Noongar dance group, "Koolangkas Kreate".
The presentation will provide staff with an insight of the significance of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. Statements have also been provided by Staff with Aboriginal families giving their thoughts about what the day and theme 'Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit' means to them.
Ngunga Group Women’s
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 6728
We are hosting an Early Childhood Event to celebrate this day and having a day full of activities and about indigenous and Torres strait islander's
Aarnja Ltd with the Kimberley Aboriginal Children in Care Committee
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 6725
The Kimberley Aboriginal Children in Care Committee (KACCC), with the support of Aarnja, have organised a National ATSI Children’s Day event in Broome, 10am – 2pm Wednesday 4 August 2021. The event will start with a walk from Bedford Park to the Town Beach Playground finishing with activities, including a sausage sizzle, for the children. We have collaborated with seventeen (17) local Broome organisations and services to make this event possible.
Save the Children
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 6753
Join us for a free and inclusive community celebration of National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's day
Boomerang Oval, Newman
Wednesday August 4th
3:30 – 7:30pm
Free Goody Bags, Healthy meal, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Huge inflatables and plenty more
Escare
When: 2021-08-04
Postcode: 6450
The event will provide a variety of cultural, educational and importantly fun activities to bring families and community together to celebrate the strengths and culture of Aboriginal children. It is an opportunity for us to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the lives of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.