Media for Children's Day
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, has been coordinating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) for over 30 years.
Celebrated on 4 August each year, Children’s Day is a special day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to celebrate the strengths of culture in raising strong children. It is also a way for all Australians to show their respect and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children as well as learn about the crucial role that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
“Children’s Day is an important day for all of us, but it’s a really significant day for our communities and particularly our children.
“Every parent and grandparent – and uncle and auntie and carer – will tell you that the children in their lives are their absolute priority. That’s something we all share. Children’s Day is a perfect time for us to centre ourselves and celebrate what’s really important.”
Muriel Bamblett, SNAICC Chair
Media opportunity
We would love to help you promote Children’s Day 2022.
Contact SNAICC at media@snaicc.org.au
Ambassadors
Each year, we have an ambassador to help us promote and celebrate Children’s Day at our launch event, on TV, radio and on social media.
Some of our Children’s Day ambassadors have included Patty Mills, Adam Goodes, Shelley Ware, Gail Mabo, and “Nanna” Ningali Lawford-Wolf.
Images
Contact the SNAICC Communications team at media@snaicc.org.au to request images for media and promotional use.
Past media coverage
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were taken from their families and forced into foster homes and institutions as part of the Stolen Generations were all given the save date for their birthday, and that’s why Children’s Day falls on August 4 every year. SNAICC sector development manager Sue-Anne Hunter said the truth behind Children’s Day is somewhat confronting … Read More
Education in the early years is incredibly important for all children. This year’s theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, August 4, is ‘We Play, We Learn, We Belong’. The 2019 Children’s Day Ambassador is Nanna from the children’s animated series Little J & Big Cuz. The voice of Nanna, Ningali Lawford, reflects on what playing, learning … Read More
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