19 October – 27 October 2024
Children’s Rights Queensland convenes Children’s Week in Queensland. The week takes place in October each year.
Children’s Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia. A diverse range of events and activities are organised at National, State and Local levels to celebrate the rights of children to enjoy childhood and for the wider community to rejoice in their talents, skills and abilities.
This year hundreds of events are taking place across Queensland to celebrate the week. Learn more below!
A message from the CRQ Patron and Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM.
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The Children’s Week National Theme for 2024 is based on UNCRC Article 24.
Children have the right to a clean and safe environment.
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.
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.
Queensland Children’s Week 2024 is proudly supported by:
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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 ways, one special song has captured the hearts of communities, parents, and educators alike. Created
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 Queensland is offering grants of up to $500 to non-government groups and organisations, to help them
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 October – 27 October 2024. Children’s Week engages children and their families across Australia in
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 land, water and air are all changing the environment – and we’re feeling the
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Register your Children’s Week celebration or project before 1 October 2024 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 to support with the delivery of a project or celebration! Grants are valued at $150, $250, and $500!
The Children’s Week Awards Program aims to celebrate and honour outstanding child rights contributions, initiatives, and advocacy.
In 2024, Children’s Rights Queensland is offering grants to groups and organisations, to help support them to deliver a children’s week celebration or project that raises awareness of children’s rights. Organisations and groups can also register Children’s Week celebrations and projects to go in the draw to win one of three $200 gift cards and receive a free Children’s Week pack! Nominations are also now open for the Children’s Week Awards!
