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Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Families,

 

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. 

On Tuesday August 4th, communities throughout Australia will celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.  This special day will be celebrated with activities such as cultural events, open days, arts and crafts, storytelling, face painting, concerts, morning teas and community barbecues.

 

What is Children’s Day?

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is national day dedicated to celebrate across the country on the 4th August.

Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. It is an opportunity for us to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. 

 

Children’s Day has been run annually since 1988 and is the initiative of SNAICC- National Voice for our Children. The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) is the national peak body representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

 

History of Children’s Day

In 1988, the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was established on 4th August and was set against the backdrop of protest led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their supporters during the bicentennial year. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people felt a day was needed to celebrate our children, to give them confidence and make them feel special and included.

 

The date  4th  August  was historically used to communally celebrate the birthdays of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were taken from their families at a young age, without knowing their birthday – the Stolen Generation.

 

Children’s Day has grown every year, becoming a major event in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community organisations.  SNAICC organises a national launch event for Children’s day, held at different location each year.

 

Kind regards,

Diane Morwood

Assistant Principal