Children's Week: 21-29 October 2017

October 3, 2017
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THEME:
Based on Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child:

“Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.”

Parent ‘Child Safety and Wellbeing Survey’

We would like to know how we can better support families and communities in raising happy, healthy and safe children. And we want to hear from YOU. Please answer this short survey so we can learn about what matters most to families in supporting them to raise their children. Your responses will be confidential and no identifying information will be used.

DARWIN EVENTS 2017

NT Launch of Children’s Week 2017
Friday 20 October 3:15 -5.15pm
Details to come
Wulagi Primary School
24 Brolga Street, Wulagi
RSVP/Contact: Meron Looney on meron.looney@napcan.org.au or 0411 737 630

City of Darwin Children’s Art Exhibition
Official Opening: 21 October 9:30 – 11:30am
On display Monday 23 October – Friday 24 November 2016 weekdays 8:30am – 5:00pm
The exhibition provides an opportunity for local children to showcase their artistic abilities and creative pursuits.
Council Community Art Space, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Ave Darwin
Contact: 89300561 or t.sellars@darwin.nt.gov.au

A week of free activities for children and their mums
Monday 23 October – Friday 26 October
Learn how to make playdoh, spice up old clothes and pillow cases by tie-dyeing, beat the heat with water play and more!
Closed sessions for mums and children at Darwin Aboriginal and Islander Women’s Shelter.
For more information: 8945-2284 or natalie-cw@daiws.org.au
See the poster for this event

Darwin Free Family Fun Morning for children birth to five years and their families
Wednesday 25 October 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Art & craft activities, Fun Bus, jumping castle, petting zoo, story-time, magic show with Hyper the clown, disco with Kevin, free give away and morning tea.
Jingili Water Gardens
Freshwater Road, Jingili
For more information: 89300561 or t.sellars@darwin.nt.gov.au
See the poster for this event

Darwin Free Family Fun Afternoon and evening for children one to twelve years and their families
Saturday 28 October
3:00 – 6:00pm
Darwin Waterfront activities with waterslide, Float and Play in the Lagoon, art and craft activities, Archery Attack and lots more.

6.00 – 7.00pm
Express Studios Darwin: demonstration and workshop on breakdancing and hiphop.

7.00pm
Movie Inside Out: Bring along blankets or chairs and relax on the Waterfront lawns under the stars with family and friends.
Darwin Waterfront, Kitchener Drive
For more information: 89300561 or t.sellars@darwin.nt.gov.au
See the poster for these events

PALMERSTON EVENTS 2017

Palmerston Children’s Week Party for children birth to five years and their families
Tuesday 24 October 9:00 – 11:00am
ALL FAMILIES WELCOME to enjoy join in the fun for all ages. Coffee available for purchase.
Palmerston Recreation Centre, The Boulevard, Palmerston
Contact: 8932 1700 or kylie.grainger@ntschools.net
See the poster for this event

BATCHELOR EVENTS 2017

Batchelor Oval National Children’s Week Celebration
Tuesday 25th October 9:30 – 12:00noon
Free fun activities for children and families – EVERYONE WELCOME
Batchelor Oval
Contact: Batchelor Area School 8976 0077

HUMPTY DOO EVENTS 2017

Smile-A-Mile Humpty Doo Children’s Week Celebration
Thursday 26th October
Lots of fun activities for children and families.
Humpty Doo Village Green.
85 Challoner Circuit, Humpty Doo
Contact: Jacinta on 8983 2009 or toys@smileamile.org.au
See the poster for this event

ALICE SPRINGS EVENTS 2017

Wet and Wild in Alice Springs
Saturday 21st October 9.00am – 2.00pm
Come ready to get wet and colourful. There will be plenty of fun activities for the whole family, including a Family Colour Run, the NT Fire & Rescue Slip’n’Slide, Face Painting, Arts and crafts, Kites, Reading Circle with Booka the Library Dog and a Free BBQ!
Snow Kenna Park (next to ANZAC Oval)
EVERYONE WELCOME
Contact: Communities for Children on 8951 8000
See the poster for this event

2017 Children and Youth Art Exhibition
Monday, 23rd October 5.00 pm
The young people of Alice Springs have been engaged in creating diverse works in response to some questions:
What makes you HAPPY?
What makes you feel SAFE?
What would make Alice a BETTER PLACE?
Their creative works will be displayed at Alice Springs Public Library.
Mayor Damien Ryan will open the Exhibition on the 23^rd at 5.00 pm and it will run until November 17^thEVERYONE WELCOME
Contact: Communities for Children on 8951 8000
See the poster for this event

Craft and Activities at Yeperenye Shopping Centre
Friday 27th October 10.00am – 1.00pm
Come along and have some good fun with the kids during your shopping time.
Some Activities from the Toy Library and craft from Early Childhood Australia Inclusion Agency will be available in the open area near the Food Court. Give yourself some extra time and join in with your kids making something or just having FUN.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Contact: Communities for Children on 8951 8000

See the poster for these Alice Springs events

Feel free to download the National Children’s Week Poster and use it to promote your event.