Poster Competition

The 2027 Children’s Week theme will be ‘Children have the right to share what they learn, think and feel’. This is based on Article 13 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Children across Australia are invited to participate in our poster competition 
reflecting the 2027 theme. The winning artwork will be professionally adapted 
and reproduced for the 2027 national poster.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore their creativity, share their unique perspectives, and celebrate what culture, language, and belonging mean to them. All entries will help shine a light on the rich diversity of children’s voices across our communities.

Entries close Friday, 26 November 2026.

Artwork Submission Guidelines

Original Work:

All artwork must be the children’s original work.
Do not include any characters from TV shows, movies, or other copyrighted material.

Theme:

The artwork must reflect the theme: “Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion.”

Use of Colour and Space:

• Must be a portrait design.
• Use bold, fun, and vibrant colours.
• Fill as much of the page as possible.

Recommended materials include:

• Coloured markers
• Crayons
• Paint
• Pastels
• Collage materials
• Avoid messy or bulky materials such as glitter, stickers, or felt.
• Pencils are not recommended.

Format:

A3 or larger format that can be reproduced. Please upload a high quality scan of the poster.

Ages of Children:

Anyone under 18 years old (UNCRC definition of a child) can enter the competition.