Events and celebrations
Each year there are more than 600 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.
Celebrating Children's Day
In 2020, hundreds of early years services, families and communities found innovative ways to mark 4 August, despite the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions.
"We had lots of fun exploring cultural dress-ups with Indigenous music and musical instruments, Aboriginal face painting and flag handprints, Torres Strait Islander weaving with coconut leaves, drawing Aboriginal symbols and animal tracks in the sand as well as Torres Strait Islander sea animals. We also did yoga, and learnt the Torres Strait language names through storytime with Aunty Tracy and Bala Fred from TAHIS Yamani Meta Family Wellbeing Centre." Lady Gowrie Headstart Kindergarten Vincent
Children's Day events
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Find out about celebrating Children's Day
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Children's Day event showcase
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.
The Island OOSH
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 2137
The Island OOSH will be participating in a welcome to country, and an art and craft dreaming activity in the gymnasium for all children.
Castle Hill Funhouse
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 2154
Goodooga Central School
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 2838
Goodooga Central School Indigenous Games
On National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day 2022, Goodooga Central School will be hosting their annual Indigenous Games on Yuwaalaraay Country.
Hundreds of students and teachers come from schools all over NSW to participate in this unique event that showcases and celebrates Culture and connection to Country.
The Goodooga Central School children will be opening the Games with a traditional Welcome to Country Dance. For the first time there will be girls dancing as well as the boys, something the community is extremely proud to see. All the students will be in teams participating in a variety of traditional Indigenous Games. After the games there is a big celebratory barbecue and there is also a school disco to welcome everyone. Goodooga Central School has an amazing Culture Garden with signs made out of the local Gidgee Tree with Yuwaalaraay language engraved welcoming everyone. New flag poles fly the Aboriginal and Goodooga Central School Indigenous Games flags. It is fitting that such a fantastic event celebrating Yuwaalaraay Culture is being held on the same day as National Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Children's Day.
Werin Aboriginal Medical Service
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 2444
Werin AMS
14 Lake Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
10am – 1:00pm
0-5yrs Old
Face Painting
Jumping Castle
Dj
Service Provider Stalls
Sensory Play
Eurobodalla Children’s Services
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 2546
Children’s Services is celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Islander Children’s Day, hosting local indigenous art, dance and storytelling sessions at our local libraries for children 0-6 years, their families and early childhood services.
“My dreaming, My future”
Join us at your nearest library for a session. More details below.
Batemans Bay Library – Thursday 4 August 2022
Session 1 10.15-11.15, Session 2 11.30-12.30
Join us to experience traditional handprint painting and hear local possum skin stories. Share an indigenous story, read by library staff.
Moruya Library – Thursday 4 August 2022
Session 1 10.15-11.15, Session 2 11.30-12.30
Join us to experience a traditional dance workshop. Hear an indigenous story, read by library staff.
Narooma Library –Thursday 4 August 2022
Session 1 10.15-11.15, Session 2 11.30-12.30
Join us for a traditional art experience. Hear an indigenous story, read by library staff.
Bookings essential via Eventbrite
Contact Children’s Services on 4474 7333
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!
Murrischool- Acacia Ridge, Brisbane
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4110
Prep to Grade 2 will be celebrating Indigenous Children's Day by coming together and participating in a variety of activities in respect of our Skies, Mountains, Waterways and Land. We will start the day with Acknowledgment to Country and all students joining in dance. Children will break up into groups and Staff will then read an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander story to go with their activity/craft. At the end of the day children will play games and come together to talk about the day.
North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4560
Girudala Community Cooperative Society Ltd
When: 2022-08-11
Postcode: 4805
Collaborated Play Groups of Girudala and Cooinda Playgroups, working together to raise awareness, connection to community, identity and resilience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, including non-indigenous children within the wider Whitsunday community.
Crafts, music, learn through play activities that raise awareness and identity strength will be available, as well as food tasting of local foods, berries ect.
Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC)
When: 2022-08-05
Postcode: 4895
Cooktown community is celebrating Children's Day in conjunction with Under 8's Day, with a huge day of celebrations. Being held at our PCYC events center, the day is expecting over 350 children and their families. We will be handing out Children's Day resource bags and having many activities to celebrate our ATSI families.
Whitsunday Regional Council
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4800
Come and join us at the libraries and celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
To celebrate the theme “Proud in Culture. Strong in Spirit” children and their families are invited to join in the celebrations.
We will have a range of activities on offer including:
• Children’s Acknowledgement of Country
• Paint Aboriginal flag handprints to take home
• Storytime and more!
• Share some delicious morning tea
• Take home a “Proud in Culture. Strong in Spirit” activity sheet to continue the celebrations
Thursday 4 August 2021
10.00am Cannonvale: Shop C1, Whitsunday Plaza, 8 Galbraith Park Drive, Cannonvale QLD 4802
10.00am Bowen: 67 Herbert Street, Bowen QLD 4805
10.00am Proserpine: 12 Main Street, Proserpine QLD 4800
10.00am Collinsville: Cnr Stanley and Conway Streets, Collinsville QLD 4804
Hand sanitiser will be provided, and attendees are required to stay home if unwell as per COVID-19 guidelines.
Rockhampton Children and Family Centre
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4701
Rockhampton Children and Family Centre are celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day in conjunction with our Little Deadlies Day out, Thursday 4th August 2022 – 10:30am to 12:30pm. Come and enjoy – A Cultural Experience , Face Painting , Sausage Sizzle & Learning experience from local Kindergartens. For further information call – 49285043 or email cfcreception@bidgerdii.org
Act for kids : BN Intensive Family Support program
When: 2022-08-05
Postcode: 4031
Brisbane North Intensive Family Support – Partnership between Act for kids and Communify
Community event with
* Koobarra Kindergarten
* C&K Kindy Kedron
* Zillmere Community Centre
* Mercy Community (FaCC)
* Brisbane City Council Libraries
* Jabiru Early Years
* Reclink
* Services Australia
* Local childcare centres and primary schools have been invited
Friday 5th August 2022 from 12pm – 4pm
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
FACE PAINTING
CULTURAL ARTS AND CRAFTS
STORY TELLING
GAMES and PRIZES
Centacare NQ- HIPPY Burdekin
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4807
Centacare North Queensland’s; HIPPY Burdekin program, will be hosting the annual ‘National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day’ free event, on Thursday 4th August 2022 at Anzac Park, Ayr from 3.30pm to 5pm. With a free sausage sizzle, birthday cupcakes with loads of fun activities and giveaways.
This year we have invited our indigenous focused networks; and BAYWatch, Churches of Christ, 54 Reasons (Save the Children/ Play2Learn) and Burdel Co-op, will be helping with the cultural activities.
Goodstart Tannum Sands
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4680
Goodstart Tannum Sands will be celebrating with both our enrolled children through music, dancing and stories as well as connecting with community by hosting a Great Book Swap with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Our centre will open it's doors to all different types of book donations to involve our whole community. You can access this event virtually to make donations. https://edu.greatbookswap.org.au/goodstarttannumsands
Girudala Community Cooperative Society Ltd.
When: 2022-08-11
Postcode: 4805
A Playgroup Meet and Greet provided to the Whitsunday and surrounds Region.
The two local community Playgroups linking together to create a Meet and Greet for Parents, Kin and foster carers, caring for or providing out of home care support for indigenous children within the Whitsunday Region.
The event is aimed at opening up conversations and identifying other community members either carers or parents who care for indigenous children, so that they can create support networks that may not have been available before.
At time non-indigenous carers are providing out-of-home care to children 0-18yrs, these non-indigenous carers may think that they may not be able to link in or receive supports from Girudala.
This Meet and Greet will also open those communication lines to Girudala and the Bowen Neighbourhood centre.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4850
Playtime at the Library is celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
This Thursday, listen to stories celebrating First Nation's culture, sing songs and rhymes at Playtime this Thursday 4 August 2022 at 10.30am at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.
Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse. Baby Scales are also supplied as well as educational material.
Hand sanitiser will be provided, and attendees are required to stay home if unwell as per COVID-19 guidelines
All sessions are free. Please contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 4776 4614 for further information.
What: Playtime at Library with First 5 Forever
When: 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 10.30am
Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Library
First 5 Forever is a State Government and State Library of Queensland initiative which directly supports parents and caregivers in providing key language and literacy skills to our region’s under 5’s.
Logan City Special School
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4114
Parents/families/carers of first nations students are invited along to take part in some fun cultural activities and enjoy some morning tea together to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
Wunya Baby & Child – Welcome to Country
When: 2022-08-06
Postcode: 4551
Wunya Baby & Child to Country
We would like to acknowledge Traditional Custodian Aunty Jacqui Kina for Welcoming our Children and Babies on Gubbi Gubbi Country.
We would like to invite you to attend our
Wunya Baby and Child to Country Ceremony.
Wunya Baby and Child to Country ceremonies are held in Moreton Bay.
The ceremonies are an integral part of giving the baby/child and their family a sense of belonging and place, as well as a connection to culture and community.
When: Saturday 6th August 2022
Where: Barujugan Park, Deception Bay ( Library)
Time: 10 am – 2pm
Official opening at 10.30am.
Artwork for the Event by Jhana Gray
TAIHS
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 4814
TAIHS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children Day 2022
Thaai Tamil School Queensland
When: 2022-07-30
Postcode: 4036
Aboriginal Cultural Workshop with Aboriginal Elder Gene Blow
Suitable for children aged 5 – 17. Bookings Essential. Cost involved $10 – $16.60
30 July 2022 4 – 5 PM
Thaai Tamil School North Campus, St Pauls School, 34 Strathpine Road, Bald Hills, QLD 4036
This 60-minute workshop would involve
learning about aboriginal culture through stories
music
sit-down dances
drawing aboriginal symbols
Elder and culture worker Gene Blow has over 20 years’ experience sharing and teaching about his Aboriginal heritage. He demonstrates the didgeridoo and explains its origin and true name. He tells stories of the Dreaming and teaches sit-down dances which illustrate how stories are told through movement and introduces symbols found in Aboriginal visual art.
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.
Mission Australia
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 5035
We intend to have and activity in our office at Mission Australia, 80 Richmond Road Keswick SA 5035
We will have a video presentation of indigenous children and their thought on what it means to be ATSI children.
We will have a dot and finger painting session and then a morning tea afterwards. Our staff are donating morning tea and will be asking for donations from the attending staff. The donations collected will be sent to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Kaurna Plains Children’s Centre – Kids Out On Country
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 5112
'Kids Out On Country' will celebrate ATSI Children's Day at Para Wirra Conservation Park Gawler View Nature Play area.
Bus leaves Kaurna Plains Children's Centre at 9:30am or meet at Para Wirra at 10am.
Ochre painting, damper making, bushwalk etc.
For more information phone 0435 391 917
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
pataway Collective
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 7320
'My Dreaming, My Future'
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are born into stories of their family, culture, and Country. They carry with them the songlines of their ancestors and culture, passed down by generations. Their Dreaming is part of our history, while their futures are their own to shape." SNAICC – National Voice for our Children
Join the pataway Collective in celebrating Aboriginal Children's Day on the 4th of August!
Where: 24 Wiseman St, Shorewell Park TAS 7320
When: Thursday, 4th of August
Time: 10.30 am – 1 pm
Free Community Event! All Welcome!
For more info on the free community event, see our event page:
https://fb.me/e/20FK8Uqyd
Proudly supported by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre.
kutalyana Collective
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 7030
Join us at Kutalayna Collective and Jordan River Service Inc. to celebrate Aboriginal Children's Day on the 4th of August!
"My Dreaming, My Future"
When: Thursday 4th of August
Where: Gagebrook Community House, 191 Lamprill Circle, Herdsmans Cove.
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Lunch provided, face painting, and fun kids activities!
All Community Welcome!
Proudly supported by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
#kutalaynacollective #aboriginalchildrensday #kiplikani #jordanriverservice #mydreamingmyfuture
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.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Cowes
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3922
We are creating a whole school artwork by collecting and painting eucalyptus leaves!
Barrbunin Beek – Aboriginal Gathering Place
When: 2022-08-06
Postcode: 3081
Family Fun Day @Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place
We invite all Mob in the North down for a Family Fun Day. Let's celebrate the strength and culture of our children
in this family-friendly gathering of community.
Come on down to participate in art and craft activities, sports games, cultural activities and much more. Join us for a feed, and feel free to bring the whole family.
SATURDAY 6th AUGUST
9.30am-12.30pm
Barrbunin Beek- Aboriginal Gathering Place
65 Catalina St
Heidelberg West, VIC
Register for event by email
barrbunin.beek@banyule.vic.gov.au
or contact Blair 0481 141 422
Hoppers crossing Montessori Centre
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3029
MANY MOBS INDIGENOUS CORPORATION
When: 2022-08-31
Postcode: 3730
MANY MOBS INDIGENOUS CORPORATION
COLOUR AND DESIGN YOUR OWN CLOCK FACES
COLOUR YOUR OWN CHILDREN'S DAYS POSTER
BANGERANG CHILDREN OF YARRAWONGA / MULWALA MURRAY RIVER AREA, ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR PIECES OF ARTWORK TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE YARRAWONGA BUNNINGS STORE.
THE ARTWORKS WILL BE PROUDLY DISPLAYED FOR 2 WEEKS AT BUNNINGS AND ON THE MANYMOBS.COM WEBSITE, PLUS ON MANY MOBS INDIGENOUS CORPORATIONS FACEBOOK PAGE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUNTY IRIS, OR UNCLE LANCE.
manymobsvichq@gamil.com
Melton Rugby Union Football Club
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3338
Melton Rugby Union Football Club recognises and celebrates Aboriginal Children's Day 2022.
Melton Rugby Union Football club will hold a evening of learning and exploring Aboriginal culture through art and activities- a free sausage sizzle with great prizes for the best artwork.
Join our club especially our juniors in embracing this great event.
Yarra Plenty Regional Library – Thomastown Branch
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3074
This year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day theme is 'My Dreaming, My Future'.
Join us at our Thomastown branch as we share stories and crafts, celebrating Children's Day 2022, from 10am – 1pm.
Acknowledgment of Country and First Nations Storytime begins at 10:30am, followed by craft sessions for all ages until 1pm.
Scienceworks
When: 2022-08-05
Postcode: 3015
Little Kids’ Day In – Caring for Country celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day with a special day of activities, storytelling and performances dedicated to First Peoples’ knowledge systems, stories and culture.
Explore Sky Country with First People constellations in Storytelling Under The Stars session, learn about creation stories through dance, meet some live native animals including lizards and turtles, or learn about the weather in the lightning room.
Check out the full program at https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/little-kids-day-in-caring-for-country/
Program is subject to change.
Little Kids’ Day In invites kids ages 5 and under and their grown-ups to join us at Scienceworks for a day of fun, celebration and STEM-based play.
fka Children’s Services Inc.
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3067
– Possum Skin Pedagogy Kit Launch –
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Children's Day | 4 August 2022 | 5:30pm
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, 18 Harper Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
fka Children's Services (fkaCS) invites you to attend the launch of the Possum Skin Pedagogy Kits and Educator Guides compiled by Dr Sue Atkinson AM and fkaCS Professional Learning & Mentoring Lead Angela Ditchmen.
The kits will be launched by Professor Mark Rose, Gunditjmara, with special guest Aunty Fay Muir, Boonwurrung Elder, linguist and author.
– About the Possum Skin Pedagogy Kits –
These kits have been developed to aid in the delivery of Possum Skin Pedagogy and are available for fkaCS members to borrow from the Multicultural Resource Centre. Each carefully curated kit reflects one of the seven narratives from Possum Skin Pedagogy and includes a range of resources such as books, music and puppets, as well as a guide for educators detailing how the resources can be used to support the delivery of the messaging and themes from Possum Skin Pedagogy.
Light refreshments provided. The launch will follow fka Children’s Services Annual General Meeting which will take place at 4:30pm.
RSVP by Friday 29 July 2022 to fka Children’s Services: 03 9428 4471 or email fkacs@fka.org.au.
Greater Dandenong Libraries
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3175
Pelican Childcare Mount Martha
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3934
at the childcare, the rooms will be making damper with the children or making sand volcanos (depending on allergies within the rooms) and engaging in meaningful conversations with the children about the meaning of Children's Day and Koorie culture. throughout the day the children will be participating in some arts and crafts to celebrate children's day and exploring the idea of my dreaming my future
Red Hill Consolidated School
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3937
Picnic and Flag Raising Ceremony.
We will be celebrating the strength and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Assembly to mark the occasion.
12:45pm – 1:15pm
We are inviting local kindergartens, Bunurong Land Council, Wilum Warrain and our KESO's to join us.
Whole school will eat lunch on the bat tennis courts (weather permitting) in front of the flag poles.
Bourchier Street Primary School
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 3630
In the morning, we are going on a local bush walk. We will return to school and cook the Healthy Banana and Wattle Seed cake, then at the end of the day we will spend some time discussing The Dreamtime, reading Dreamtime stories and talking about what it means. Students can draw what it means to them. This is for a Prep year level.
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 Inc
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 6110
Centrecare and partner agency (ACCO) staff will take part in a shared lunch and discussions around the significance of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
Aboriginal staff are contributing personal short video clips of their children to share with colleagues.
Their children aged from 2 to 12 years, will be sharing 'Who they are' and 'What they want to be when they get older'.
Other short videos will also be shared with staff to inform and reiterate the importance of keeping our kids safe and providing best practice to families (children) by working in a culturally safe space. Centrecare have utilised the free downloadable resource available from SNAICC for this years theme and hope staff can share with their own children where possible.
Accordwest
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 6258
2022 Children’s Day Theme: My Dreaming My Future
https://www.aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/
Morning Tea
**for parents and children
Let's celebrate Children's Day!
Thursday 4th Aug
Time: 9:30am -11:30am
Venue: The Meeting Place – Accordwest rooms
13 Mount Street Manjimup (Behind the Manjimup Family Centre)
Activities:
• Rhythm and Movement session (tapping, clapping and moving bodies!)
• Make pasta necklaces (using red, black and yellow dyed pasta shells)
• Storytime
• Painting – Aboriginal flag hand prints.
• Other fun Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day activities
This free event is for families with young children 0-5.
Any questions? Call Michelle 0428 609 394
Meerilinga Young Children’s Services
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 6063
Launch of Early Learning and Kadadjiny Waabiny Totem video on Youtube.
Shooting Stars
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 6054
We will be hosting a Community launch of our first metro site at Kiara College. The launch will feature an Indigenous cleansing dance, overview of the work that Shooting Stars have been doing with the participants within the school and an address from a prominent figure within the Indigenous education space.
We will then share an afternoon tea with everyone while we unveil the Shooting Stars room.
Coolangarras Barmah Kindy
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 6330
Our Aboriginal Kindy is inviting families, another non-indigenous kindy, indigenous high school students and local community members to our kindy to celebrate children's day with fun activities for the children. We will have about 32 children in attendance and they will participate in craft, cooking, damper making, painting and other activites to highlight First nations culture.
Department of Communities
When: 2022-08-04
Postcode: 6718
Department of communities plan to collaborate with other agencies and groups in town to plan an event with children in care and children in the community to help to get them to talk about their dreaming and their future.
Moordijt Kungar Playgroup
When: 2022-08-02
Postcode: 6167
Moordijt Kulungar Playgroup together with Connecting Community for Kids will be hosting a Party to Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. We will have many fun activities including Nature Play and a Petting Zoo. We will be inviting the Community to join us for a Fun Filled Morning finishing with a selection of Party Foods. The party will commence at 9.30 and finish at 12.30 at Bright Futures Childrens Services, 26 Bolton Way, Orelia, 6167
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.
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