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| National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day this week
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This week, on Thursday 4 August it's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
This important celebration offers an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
2016 marks the 29th year of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, which is organised by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC), and the theme for this year's event is My Country, Our Country, We All belong.
SNAICC says this theme is about helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children feel connected and proud in their culture and as sense of belonging.
"This year's theme aims to provide a space for everyone to come together to celebrate the achievements of the early learning services and the families and children they support. If we can ensure these services are funded in a sustainable way they can continue to support our kids to stand tall and strong," says the website.
SNAICC have suggested a range of ways for early childhood providers to recognise and be involved in this special day such as:
- Arrange for children to create their own paintings and artwork about the Children's Day theme and display them for everyone to enjoy.
- Organise an open day or morning tea for people to share.
- Arrange for kids to do culturally relevant activities.
- Promote the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in your local community through young achiever awards.
- Bring Elders, families and their children together in your service for storytelling and cultural activities.
- Have a flag raising ceremony with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.
- Hold a fete or fund raising activity for children in your community.
- Organise sporting events or competitions for children and young people.
- Invite local leaders, politicians and Elders to spend some time at your service
Visit the website for loads more information and to register your event.
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