Celebrating Children's Rights

Children’s Week is a national event held annually around the fourth Wednesday in October, promoting awareness of children’s rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Led by the Children’s Week Council of Australia, the week encourages national participation and supports children to be seen, heard, and celebrated in every community.
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2024 Children's Week Statistics

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Celebrate Children's Week

Click on a State or Territory below to find out more about Children’s Week celebrations near you:

Northern Territory

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Victoria

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Queensland

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Tasmania

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South Australia

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Western Australia

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Children's Week Theme 2025

The Children’s Week National Theme for 2025 is based on UNCRC Article 42:

Everyone should know about Children’s Rights!

Children’s Week 2025 will be held between 18 October – 26 October 2025. 

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Council Partners

  • Children's Rights Alliance
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  • Playgroup Tas
  • Meerlinga

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