Celebrating Children’s Rights

Children’s Week is a national event held annually in October, promoting awareness of children’s rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Led by the Children’s Week Council of Australia, the week encourages national participation and supports children to be seen, heard, and celebrated in every community.

The theme is a simplified version of Article 30 of the UNCRC which states:

‘Parties undertake to make the principles and provisions of the Convention widely known, by appropriate and active means, to adults and children alike.’

Local councils, not-for-profit organisations, schools and early childhood services organise a variety of events during Children’s Week. These include open days, displays, special events, virtual spaces and online-based activities. The events celebrate childhood and showcase children’s achievements.

All Children’s Week events in Victoria are free to families with children aged up to 12 years. This gives Victorian families the opportunity to enjoy fun, engaging and educational experiences.

Find local events in your area here