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Summary of NAPCAN’s Evening by the River Event

Nearly 100 guests enjoyed the delightful QLD weather, sipped a beverage of choice, were provided with an array of canapes and listened to the NAPCAN president, Teresa Scott share the positive impacts of our community prevention programs.

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International Symposium on Children and Communities in Australia

Organised by the Australian National University, the symposium will present the findings of the Children, Communities and Social Capital research which explored what children think about their communities, how they experience ‘community’ on a daily basis and what vision they have for their communities.

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Kids smiling all the way to the bank in Bowraville

NAPCAN’s Angela Walsh with Bowraville preschoolers. The preschool receives support from UBS Optimus Foundation which ensures children are safe and ready for their future.

Article by Damon Kitney printed in The Weekend Australian, September 21, 2013.

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Childrens Week Launched in the Northern Territory

Minister for Children and Families John Elferink today helped kick-off Children’s Week celebrations at the official launch.

This year’s Darwin launch host was Maddison Cocker, aged 12, who also hosted the event last year. Children’s Week runs from 19 to 27 October.

The week is a national event to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood and is a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.

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