Children's Week 2009

Children's Week will be celebrated from Saturday 24 October to 1 November 2009 to coincide with Universal Children's Day on Wednesday 28 October 2009.

Children’s Week is a national event recognising the talents, skills, achievements and rights of young people. It is based on the articles expressed in the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child, highlighting play, wellbeing and protection.

The Department works in partnership with local governments, Victorian schools and early childhood services to host activities during Children's Week that focus community attention on the needs and achievements of children and young people as they thrive, learn and grow. The activities are based around this year's theme of A Caring World Shares.

2009 highlights

Highlights of Children’s Week will include:

• Children's Week Launch – come and see the Wonderful World of Mr Men™ and Little Miss™ and Sing-A-Long with Blinky Bill™ at a family fun day out at the Melbourne Zoo, Sunday 25 October 2009, with free entry for children 15 years and under. A full range of activities will be available shortly.
• Calendar of Events – a variety of activities are being planned across the state by kindergartens, schools and family and children's services. A complete list of activities will be available shortly.
• Early Years Awards – information pertaining to the 2009 Awards will be available shortly.

Contact Us

For general information, contact childrens.week@edumail.vic.gov.au