Child Protection Week 2009

Theme: Take Action for Child Protection
Dates: Sunday, 6 September to Saturday, 12 September 2009

Child Protection Week promotes the belief that it is everyone's responsibility to make their community child friendly.

Child Protection Week is coordinated nationally by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN Incorporated) and, in Queensland, by the Child Protection Week Committee, comprising representatives from a range of government and non-government agencies concerned with child protection issues.

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.
to celebrate the achievements of individuals and agencies involved in Child Protection within Queensland.

Child Protection Week 2009 Calendar

Child Protection Week Launch & Awards Ceremony

Dinner in the Secret Garden
Date/time: Friday 4 September
Contact: Michelle McNicholl
Phone: (07) 3857 8866
Description:
ACT for Kids are inviting you a night of good food, great company and uplifting entertainment. Tickets are $160 and include a three course meal, drinks, entertainment and a live band. Great auction prizes to be won. All proceeds will go to ACT for Kids child abuse counselling services.

CREATE Superheroes Child Protection Week Boat Cruise

Lucas Moore

CREATE and the Child Protection Week Committee is holding a free Superheroes Boat Cruise for young people in care on Sunday 6 September.

The cruise is an event designed with and for young people to celebrate Child Protection Week and will include fun games, dinner and a fantastic view of the city at night.

Following on from last year’s very successful event, CREATE has asked young people to invite a person who has been significant hero in their lives. To secure a spot on the cruise, CREATE is asking each young person to write a 50-200 word entry describing the positive impact this person has had on their life.

Below is an excerpt from one of last year’s entries:
Nikki has made me a stronger person and given me belief that I can achieve anything and helped me to discover what I want in life and what I want to be better. She has also given me belief that I can help other people.

NAPCAN Annual Fund Raiser Breakfast

Guest speaker Professor Matt Sanders, parenting 'guru' and founder of the world-famous Triple P Parenting Program, will be attending as guest speaker. Professor Sanders is a world-leading researcher into best practice in the prevention of child abuse and is a very engaging speaker.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Shake It for Kids street collection challenge

Corporate teams from all across Brisbane are invited to take to the CBD streets and race against time and each other to raise money for ACT for Kids child abuse counselling services.

Playgroup in the Park

community@caregoondiwindi.org.au

Care Goondiwindi Association Incorporated, in conjunction with other local volunteers will be holding ‘Playgroup in the Park’ – a FREE morning of fun and activities for the Under 5’s and their Parents/Carers celebrating Child Protection Week. On offer is a jumping castle, Bozo the Bus, story telling, face painting, morning tea and special guest Mereki with indigenous activities.

Carnival Fun Day

Mt Gravatt Child Safety Service Centre, along with carer agency Kyabra Community Association, is holding a Carnival Fun Day (PDF 111 KB) at Kyabra. This is a fun filled day for carers, children in care, community members, staff and the Mt Gravatt sister agency’s to come together to celebrate Child Protection Week. Not only has this day been planned to celebrate and promote what is “child safety” but it has also been organised as a day to thank everyone for their time, effort and commitment to all our children in care and to the field of child protection.

Child Protection Week Dinner

Acknowledging child protection workers - tickets are $80.00 per person and includes a two course meal, three hour drinks package, entertainment and lucky door prizes.

For more information download the Queensland Child Protection Week Dinner Invitation (PDF 123 KB).

Rotary Golf Day

Burleigh Heads Rotary Club is inviting players to tee off for kids at the Palm Meadows Golf Club on the Gold Coast. The cost is $500 per team of four and all proceeds go to ACT for Kids programs and services.

Hillsdon Kindergarten Art Show

ACT for Kids

Enjoy a glass of wine and pick up that “must-have” piece at this charming exhibition of local artists.

Last updated: August 31, 2009

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