National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day on 4 August 2018

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to celebrate the strengths and culture of their children. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and to learn about the crucial impact that community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

Children’s Day is held on 4 August each year and is coordinated by SNAICC – National Voice for our Children. The theme for Children's Day 2018 is SNAICC – Celebrating Our Children for 30 Years.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are the youngest people from the longest living culture in the world, with rich traditions, lore and customs passed down from generation to generation. Children are growing up strong with connection to family, community and country. They are celebrated as the centre of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and the heart of the communities.

Resources

Help create a national day of celebration recognition and respect.  Promote National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day by downloading celebration pack  including poster, Children’s Day web banner and Spread the word web banner.

Activity ideas

Host your own Children’s Day event. Don’t forget to register your event. Visit the website for some great activity ideas including:

• Get local children to do a painting or artwork on the theme and hang in the library.


• Hold a family fun day


• Organise a children’s picnic or activities in a local park.


• Bring Elders, families and their children together for storytelling and cultural activities


• Have a flag raising ceremony with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.


• Let your local papers, radio and TV know why your services support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.


• 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.