The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Colac Otway community to host fun and free educational activities and events for local families and children as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations.
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three local organisations were among the 118 recipients to receive a grant to help host an activity or event during Children’s Week, which runs from 19-27 October.
The week-long national celebration recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children by offering free activities for Victorian families.
Local events include:
- Apollo Bay Arts Inc event Creative Connections, a unique collaborative event between early childhood organisations and the arts, health and education;
- Messy Play Day, hosted by Colac Toy Library;
- Connecting to Our Community event at the Colac Botanical Gardens, featuring interacting with reptiles and bugs, dancing and creative arts and craft activities.
Families can now view a calendar and map of activities that will be held across the state as part of Children’s Week by visiting: www.education.vic.gov.au/childrensweek
Children’s Week events are free-of-charge to Victorian families with children aged 0-12 years and are a great opportunity for families to enjoy a fun, engaging and educational experience.
The theme for Children’s Week 2019 celebrates the right of all children to be healthy, safe and happy, based on Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The grant recipients will share almost $100,000 worth of funding to help celebrate the national week.
The Victorian Government provided grants to not-for-profit organisations and councils across the state to help cover costs associated with running an event such as hiring entertainment, purchasing craft materials, providing food and children’s prizes.
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“Children’s Week is a great opportunity for families to enjoy free and fun local events that celebrate our children and young people”
“Children’s Week is a fantastic national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of our children.”