National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a national day dedicated to celebrating their children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August.
Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our 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 life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
Children’s Day 2024 theme – ‘Strong in Culture, Stronger Together’
The theme for 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, Strong in Culture, Stronger Together, which is to elevate the intention of Children’s Day, focusing on the strength of our children that comes from their connection to culture and mob.
This year we stand with our children, proud of their culture, stories, kin and community – all that makes our children special, resilient and the bright leaders of our future. We hope that this year’s Children’s Day theme empowers our children, making them feel proud of who they are and where they come from. Showing them that their culture is one of the most sacred, strong and important assets that they can have. If our children are strong in culture, then they are strong in their identity, and this is important for future generations to come.
Get Involved:
Each year, hundreds of early years and childhood education centres host events to celebrate Children’s Day. Your event can take place 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.
Children’s Day has been run annually since 1988 and is the initiative of SNAICC – National Voice for our Children.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the SNAICC website or their Facebook page.
What: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
When: 4 August (every year)
Where: Australia wide
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: SNAICC
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