Children’s rights in pictures: a Queensland first
MEDIA RELEASE: 22 October 2021 A Queensland-focussed picture book about children’s rights is set to empower a generation, with The Right to Be Me launched
The Right to Be Me
Children’s Rights Queensland has launched our first children’s picture book The Right to Be Me. Click below to learn more.
About Us
Children’s Rights Queensland was founded in 1971 and has a rich history of promoting the rights of children and supporting communities. We deliver a range of initiatives that raise awareness of the needs, rights and achievements of children.
Children’s Rights Queensland is proudly supported by the Queensland Family and Child Commission.
Children's Week Celebrations
Each year events are held across Queensland to celebrate National Children’s Week. Grants are available for groups and organisations.
Young Leaders Challenge
A Leadership Program designed for high school students across Queensland.
Ambassador Program
Looking to give back to your community? Apply to become a Children’s Rights Queensland Ambassador.
Children's Rights Resources
View our range of Children’s Rights Resources for educators, parents and children.
Children's Week 2021
23 October – 31 October 2021
The Children’s Week National Theme for 2021 is UNCRC Article 15 – Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others.
Blog
Every right, for every child
Eglantyne Jebb, a strong British Social Reformer, who became fondly known as the lady in the brown cardigan, is known to have drafted the document that became the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child.
Running celebrations for Children’s Week
How to organise a memorable occasion for the children in our lives We all need to be shown how much we are valued. Like adults,
Children’s right to play and have fun
Work, rest and play. As adults, the idea of leisure time is something we hold dear. It forms the building blocks of our work-life balance
