Queensland Child Protection Week - 5 to 11 September 2010
Child Protection Week is coordinated nationally by NAPCAN and, in Queensland, by the Child Protection Week Committee under the auspicing body of ACT for Kids.
The committee is comprised of representatives from a range of government and non-government agencies concerned with child protection issues.
By promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect, the objectives of Child Protection Week are to:
- raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families
- create a statewide umbrella focus for child protection allowing government and non-government agencies to present a cooperative and coordinated community oriented campaign
- support and value professionals and volunteer child protection workers by providing 'best practice' training and a forum to exchange ideas and information
- offer a framework to recognise advances in the field, and thereby contribute to better outcomes for all children and young people, especially those who have been harmed or are at risk of harm.
Activity Grants
Grants of up to $1000 (inclusive of GST) are available to non-government organisations, community organisations and networks. Successful applicants may receive full or partial grants.
The Queensland Child Protection Week Committee encourages applications for events that have been designed to positively support the theme and aims of Child Protection Week.
Thus your local activity will:-
- promote the theme 'Protecting children is everybody's business'
- provide people with an opportunity for ongoing involvement in helping prevent abuse and neglect
- where possible, link participants to a broad range of information, resources and services already available through government and non-government organisations.
Applications must be received by close of business Friday 28 May 2010. No late applications will be accepted.
Download an Activity Grant Application Form (PDF)
Download an Activity Grant Application Form (word doc)
Download an Activity Grant Conditions (PDF)
Regional Activity Grants
Regional Grants of $3,000 (including GST) are available for each of the six regional areas of Queensland.
The regions are:
- Far North Queensland Region
- North Queensland Region
- Central Queensland Region
- North Coast Region
- South East Region
- South West Region
Funding submissions must reflect collaboration with a minimum of five other agencies within the region. To be eligible for funding your submission must respond to the selection criteria for the Regional Grants. A funding application form contains further details.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 May 2010. Late applications will not be accepted.
Download a Regional Grants Application Form (PDF)
Download a Regional Grants Application Form (word doc)
Queensland Child Protection Week Awards
The annual Queensland Child Protection Awards provide an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the efforts, commitment and unreserved energy of many people who make a significant contribution to our community to prevent child harm and neglect.
It is hoped the awards will inspire others to continue to work towards ensuring the wellbeing of our children.
The Queensland Child Protection Week Committee is calling for nominations in the 2010 Child Protection Awards. View the media release
Please visit HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORMS
- Award categories
- Eligibility criteria
- Nomination Forms
- Further information
- Child Protection Award Winners - 2009
- Previous winners
Contact Us
Ms Caitlin King, Project Officer
Queensland Child Protection Week Committee
PO Box 6295
Fairfield Gardens
Qld 4103
Phone: (07) 3844 6414
Fax: (07) 3844 6109
Email: Caitlin King
