I Am Me: Coming Together Through Music for Children’s Rights
Yarning with Aunty Sharron mirii Bell on the importance of music, culture and children’s rights In a world where music touches lives in so many
Artwork Competition
With over 290 entries received, our judges are working hard to determine the winners in each category! Winners will be announced soon on our website and social media.
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 2025
18 October – 26 October 2025
The Children’s Week National Theme for 2025 is based on UNCRC Article 42: Everyone should know about children’s rights!
To learn more about the week, apply for a grant, nominate someone for an award or plan your event, click on the link below!
The Big Book of Rights!
Learn more about our exciting new resource The Big Book of Rights, written by Dannika Patterson and illustrated by Amanda Letcher.
Register your celebration or event!
Register your Children’s Week celebration or project to receive a FREE Children’s Week pack and go in the draw to win one of three $200 gift cards.
Apply for a Children's Week Grant!
Apply for a Children’s Week grant to support with the delivery of a project or celebration! Grants are valued at $150, $250, and $500!
Nominate someone for a Children's Week Award!
The Children’s Week Awards Program aims to celebrate and honour outstanding child rights contributions, initiatives, and advocacy.
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.
Did you know?
In the past two years, we have distributed over 10,000 physical children’s rights resources to children in need!
Our Children's Picture Books
The Right to Be Me
The Right to Be Me is a children’s book targeted at children aged 5 to 10 years and follows the story of Lowanna and Jack, who reconnect with their friends and learn about their rights. This book features the TypeRights font which was inspired by Queensland children.
From only $12
I Am Me
Viewed over 20,000 times on YouTube, our ‘I Am Me’ song co-created with Aunty Sharron mirii Bell, and Queensland children has been a huge success. We’re excited to be launching a Children’s Singalong Book to accompany the song in September.
From only $12
Children's Week 2024
19 October – 27 October 2024
The Children’s Week National Theme for 2024 is based on UNCRC Article 24: Children have the right to a clean and safe environment.
Blog
Apply now for a Children’s Week Grant!
Children’s Week will be held from 19-27 October 2024. The week is an opportunity to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood. Children’s Rights
Children’s Week 2024
Thousands of children across the country will applaud their right to childhood this year as part of Children’s Week, which will be celebrated between 19
The right to a clean environment
It’s easy to take our environment for granted here in Australia. We’re blessed with natural spaces, clean water and fertile lands. But human impacts on
The Right to Be Me
Discover more about the Children’s Rights Queensland children’s picture book The Right to Be Me. Click below!
TypeRights Font Competition
Help create numbers for our TypeRights Font! Click on the link below to learn more about the competition.
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