Child Protection Week calendar

Child Protection Week Launch & Awards Ceremony

Date/time:

Thursday 3 September, 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm

Location:

Parliament House

Dinner in the Secret Garden

Date/time:

Friday 4 September

Contact:

Michelle McNicholl

Phone:

(07) 3857 8866

Description:

Imagine an evening in a fantasy world, a place where you can make dreams come true. ACT for Kids are inviting you a night of delights with good food, great company and uplifting entertainment – your support will make a little someone’s world a brighter place. 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

Date/time:

Sunday 6 September, 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Phone:

1800 655 105 (freecall) or 07 3255 3145

Email:

Lucas Moore

Description:

WHAAAAM! BAAAAM! KAPOW! CREATE and the Child Protection Week Committee are 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 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.

If you are 14–25 years old with care experience and would like more information, or to secure a place, please contact the CREATE Office – spaces are limited so get in early!

White Balloon Day

Date:

Tuesday 8 September

Website:

www.whiteballoonday.com.au

Description:

This year Bravehearts will celebrate the 13h successful year of White Balloon Day.

The white balloon has been adopted by Bravehearts Inc as symbolic of the issue of child sexual assault.

White Balloon Day in Australia has raised unprecedented awareness of child sexual assault over the past eleven years.  By showing your support to White Balloon Day, you will help give a voice to those affected by this issue.

NAPCAN Annual Fund Raiser Breakfast

Date/time:

Tuesday 8 September, 6.45 am (7 am start)

Location:

Sebel & Citigate – King George Square

Description:

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

Date/time:

Wednesday 9 September, 12 pm – 2 pm

Location:

Parliament House

Shake It for Kids street collection challenge

Date/time:

Wednesday 9 September, 11.30 am – 2 pm

Contact:

Michelle McNicholl

Phone:

(07) 3857 8866

Description:

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. Call today to register a team, or look out for them and their crazy costumes around town. If you happen upon them – you can offer spare change as a donation.

Playgroup in the Park

Date/time:

Wednesday 9 September, 9.30 am – 12.00 pm

Location:

Marshall Street Town Park, Goondiwindi

Contact:

Katherine Johnstone, Community Development Coordinator

Phone:

(07) 4670 0700

Email:

community@caregoondiwindi.org.au

Description:

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

Date/time:

Wednesday 9 September, 11.30 am – 2 pm

Contact:

Olivia Finlay, Family Group Meeting Convener, Mt Gravatt CSSC

Phone:

(07) 3343 4044

Description:

Well it is that time of the year again and to celebrate Child Protection Week this year, Mt Gravatt Child Safety Service Centre, along with carer agency Kyabra Community Association, are 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

Date/time:

Friday 11 September, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Location:

The Sebel & Citigate, King George Square, Brisbane

Description:

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

Date:

Friday 11 September

Location:

Palm Meadows Golf Club

Contact:

Jacqueline Plaice

Phone:

(07) 5525 3808

Description:

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

Date:

Friday 11 September

Contact:

Visit the ACT for Kids website for more information

Description:

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

Child Protection Week Planning Committee Kingaroy

(auspiced by South Burnett CTC, Queensland Health, South Burnett Community Development Program, Barambah Aboriginal Community Care, Department of Communities (Child Safety, Youth and Families), Foster Care Queensland)

Date:

6 - 12 September

Location:

Kingaroy – multiple locations

Contact:

Susan Jerome

Phone:

(07) 4169 0587

Description:

The South Burnett CPW Planning Committee has a number of activities and events planned for Child Protection Week 6 to 12 September. An expo with the theme “South Burnett Community Cares for its Kids” is to be held and will involve all local agencies and services that provide support to children and families.

The local Cherbourg Primary school will be holding a march to promote Child Protection Week with all community representatives taking part including Aboriginal elders. A sausage sizzle will be provided for everyone to celebrate the community spirit.

The week will conclude with a Child Protection Week Dinner on Wednesday 9 September to acknowledge those who support children to be safe in the South Burnett. Awards will be presented to acknowledge peoples contributions.

Safer Toowoomba Partnerships Incorporated

(Play a part, Art Alive, Department of Communities (Child Safety, Youth and Families), QPS, OZ Care/Manna House, Spring Street Christian Church)

Date:

5 - 12 September

Location:

Toowoomba – multiple locations

Contact:

 Rea Watts

Phone:

(07) 4634 7672

Description:

Toowoomba are hosting two events for Child Protection Week 2009. The first will begin on Saturday, 5 September and run through to Saturday, 12 September.

The first event is to TAKE ACTION - Shopping centre stands throughout Toowoomba manned by the various child protection agencies and community will be used to raise awareness of the Napcan survey as well as child protection services in Toowoomba. A roster of the venues and times is available to download.

There will also be a child protection float created by school children in preparation for Child Protection Week, and displayed at the Carnival of Flowers with banners raising awareness of the communities’ involvement with child protection. It is entitled “Hope Floats”. The Carnival of Flowers floral parade will take place on Saturday, 19 September at 12.00pm, Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.

Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council

(Napranum PCYC, Napranum Children’s Activity Centre and Preschool, Community Enterprise Australia, Department of Communities (Child Safety, Youth and Families), Napranum Health Service, Weipa Police and Emergency Services, Western Cape Community Centre)

Date:

6 - 12 September

Location:

Napranum – multiple locations

Contact:

Margaret Barnes

Phone:

(07) 4069 7855

Description:

“Information sessions” at various areas and organisations in the Napranum and Weipa area will be held to increase child protection awareness and promote the various help services and resources available to children and their families. Sessions will be held at local schools, Councils, CEA, Women’s and Men’s groups, PYCY, Community Centres.

A “White Balloon Day Community March and Luncheon” will be held on Wednesday, 9 September as a whole of community approach to increasing awareness of child protection. The will involve fun activities for children and promote the various help services available to children and families via information stalls. The day will also acknowledge and provide support to survivors of child sexual support.

Cairns opening –CP Week Regional Launch Committee

(Representatives from Cape York/Gulf RAATSICC, Child Safety Services, Hambledon House, Yarrabah Health Service, Family Planning Qld, WuChopperen Health Service).

Date:

Friday 4 September

Location:

Jute Theatre, 96 Abbott Street

Contact:

Larissa Walker

Phone:

1300 663 411

Description:

The Child Protection Week Launch Committee (under auspice of RAATSICC) is launching Child Protection Week 2009 in Cairns. This event will invite workers from across the region and promote and encourage participation in the national survey of community attitudes about keeping children safe.

The Cairns regional launch is aimed at promoting the theme ‘Take action for child protection’ by involving local leaders to speak out about how they have taken action in keeping children safe. Further, recognition of the work undertaken by individuals and agencies will be commended throughout the proceedings (including the local Child Protection Week Committee and the Regional Launch committee members).

Entertainment will also be provided by local schools, community groups and/or local entertainers.

Relationships Australia

(Queensland Health, Queensland Police, Whitsunday Regional Council, PCYC, Girudala Community Co-op, Scripture Union Queensland, Collinsville Community Association, Bowen Christian Family Centre, Cooinda Family Centre, Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, Department of Communities (Child Safety, Youth and Families))

Location:

Bowen – multiple locations

Contact:

Diana Sayer, Relationships Australia

Phone:

(07) 4786 4750

Date:

24 August ­to 4 September

Photo Competition for Kids “Me and my family”

Date:

24 August - 4 September

Description:

Children are asked to enter a photo that they have taken of their family with the winner receiving a digital camera. All of the photos entered will be displayed at the Child Protection Week events.

Market stall

Date:

Sunday 6 September

Location:

Bowen Community Markets

Description:

A stall displaying all of the photos that were entered into the competition will be featured at the Bowen Community Markets. The stall will also contain information about child protection issues and resources available to children and families. Kids can participate in a banner making activity and information on the remainder of Child Protection Week events in the area will be available to the public.

Child Protection Expo for Kids

Date:

Monday 7 September, 9.00am – 2.30pm

Location:

Bowen PCYC

Description:

The Bowen PCYC will host a child protection information and activity expo for all primary and secondary school children in grades 5-8. Special guests include Bruce & Denise Morcombe (The Daniel Morcombe Foundation) as speakers, a puppet show on child protection themes and an information display. Local services will provide information and interactive displays and activities based on the Protective Behaviours themes. The expo has lots of giveaways and activities for children including the "One Punch Can Kill" Inflatable soccer game, Crime Stoppers Van and much more.

Child Protection Parent Information evening

Date:

Monday 7 September, 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Location:

Bowen PCYC

Description:

Guest speakers Denise and Bruce Morcombe (Daniel Morcombe Foundation) will be talking about child protection. Other speakers and information stations include child protection topics such as Safe internet use, Cyber Bullying, Stalking, "Sexting" and information and resources on Protective Behaviour themes, and local services. A light supper will be provided.

Bay Islands Community Services

Date:

Saturday 5 September, 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Location:

Russell Island Recreation Hall

Contact:

Alisa Harding

Phone:

(07) 3409 1177

Description:

Bay Island Community Services is hosting a free dinner for Russell Island community members. Guest speakers including Foster Carers, adults from the care system, and the local police have been invited to share their experiences and discuss what constitutes abuse.

Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme - DV Strategy Group & Child Protection

Date:

Saturday 5 September, 10am - 2pm

Location:

Leslie Park, Warwick

Contact:

Bette Bonney

Phone:

(07) 3870 7288

Description:

The DV Strategy Group, part of the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme, is hosting a Mega Family Fun Day - a one day community public event where local organisations are invited to conduct activities that promote the opportunity for "families having fun together". The day will include food outlets, and free activities including a jumping castle, face painting, tiara making, colouring, airbrushed tattoos, resource hub, skits, music, youth band, and a dancing group.

Country Kids Play and Learning Centre

Date:

Sunday 6 September, 10.00am

Location:

McConnell Park Toogoolawah

Contact:

Julie Lipp

Phone:

(07) 5423 0340

Description:

Everyone is invited to a Family Fun Day in the Park to educate the community on issues of child safety and child protection. Displays from NAPCAN, Bravehearts, & Triple P will be available, as well as a free sausage sizzle and jumping castle.

Kirwan State High School, Queensland Police and Queensland Health

Date:

6 – 12 September

Location:

Kirwan State High School and local community

Contact:

Debbie Downie

Phone:

(07) 4773 8111

Description:

Fun educational sessions will be conducted throughout the week at various locations during lunchtimes. Information for children and families on child protection issues will be available and distributed to the children along with a sweet white chocolate treat.

Mundubbera Kindergarten

Date:

6 – 12 September

Location:

Mundubbera Kindergarten

Contact:

Sue Lederhose

Phone:

(07) 4165 4170

Description:

All through the week the Mundubbera Kindergarten will be raising awareness in the community by holding workshops and activities during their class times. Parents in the area will also be able to access a wide variety of resources on child protection and available resources.

Queens Beach State School

Date/time:

Monday 7 September, 12.00pm

Location:

PYCY, Bowen

Contact:

Mary Franklin

Telephone:

(07) 4791 3111

Description:

The Bowen Schools will assemble in order to listen to guest speakers the Morcombes, Parents of Daniel who went missing.

Village Community Services

Date:

7 – 10 September

Contact:

Elizabeth Laurier

Telephone:

(07) 5529 8253

Description:

Village Community Services are planning to raise awareness in the community through a number of events. On Monday 7 September information and activities are being held for community members from 9am – 10.30 at the Robina Art Centre. On Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 the group will be handing out information and talking to the public at a stall at the Helensvale Shopping Complex. The weeks will conclude with activities for children and parents at Studio Village Centre during playgroup from 10.00am.

Circles of Safety – Hambledon House Community Centre

Date:

Tuesday 8 September, 3.00 pm - 6.00pm 

Location:

Ravizza Park, Ravizza Drive Edmonton

Contact:

Colleen McRae

Telephone:

(07) 4045 0222   

Description:

Hambledon House Community Centre is holding a free community mini-festival with rides, entertainment and activities for children. Information stalls and exhibitions on child protection issues will be provided by local agencies. Support services will be available to answer any questions and offer information as a feature of the event.

Mackay Child Friendly Community Action Group

Date:

Tuesday 8 September, 11.30am – 1.30pm

Location:

43 Shakespeare Street, Mackay

Contact:

Carolynne Fisher

Phone:

(07) 4957 7222

Description:

The Shakespeare Child and Family Centre are inviting community members to attend their White Balloon Day event. Children will be given a white balloon and will tie it to the fence in a show of support for a safe environment for all children in Australia. The aim of White Balloon Day is to raise awareness of and demonstrate community desire for Australian children to be safe. The commemorations will include a free sausage sizzle for all who attend and an information stand containing brochures and information for community members will be available. 

Mura Kosker Sorority

Date:

Tuesday 8 September

Location:

Thursday Island Child Care Centre

Contact:

Latoya Nakata

Phone:

(07) 4069 1663

Description:

Social Services are providing activities for the children and information about Support Services parents and families can access in the region.

There will be an early childhood session from 9.30am to 11.30am in the morning with lunch and morning tea provided. The second session will run from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the afternoon and is for older children and families.

Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre

Date:

Wednesday 9 September

Location:

Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre, Milton

Contact:

Paula Callaghan

Phone:

(07) 3403 1983

Description:

The Learning Centre will be hosting a fun and informative morning tea for students and parents of the Albert Park community. Guest speakers will present on topics such as the importance of young people, their children and celebrating them.

Cairns Child Protection Week Family Fun Day – Lifeline Community Care

Date:

Wednesday 9 September

Location:

Fogarty Park

Contact:

Annette Bewert

Phone:

(07) 4050 4955

Description:

The Cairns community has been invited to a Family Fun Day in the Park as part of the Cairns Child Protection Week. Information concerning issues of child safety and child protection will be available from local services and the day will focus on the importance of promoting child protection as everyone’s business.

Lifeline East Community Neighbourhood Association Incorporated

Date:

Wednesday 9 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Location:

25 Oxenford-Tamborine Road, Oxenford

Description:

The Oxenford & Coomera Community & Youth Centre are hosting a Family Fun Day that includes guest speaker Dale Jackson from the Queensland Police who will be presenting an engaging insight into safe communities. Other fun activities will be on offer including a jumping castle, animal farm, and move2music program. There is a free morning tea for all who attend.

Gin Gin Family Day Care

Date:

Thursday 10 September, 7.00pm

Location:

Gin Gin Youth Activity Centre

Contact:

Sharyn Smith

Phone:

(07) 4157 3776

Description:

Gin Gin Family Day Care Centre will be hosting a workshop with the aim of educating early childhood professionals within the industry on how to identify and respond with issues that may arise with children in care. A wide range of services including This Family Day Care Centres, Kindergartens, Limited Hours Care Centre, Long Day Care Centre and After School Hour/Vacation Care Programs are invited to attend. Topics to be discussed include:

• What is sexuality and context for self protection education?
• Children’s developing sexuality
• Responding positively to behaviours and questions
• Teaching Sexuality and Self Protection Skills
• Whole centre/organization approach
• Ways to help children grow up sexually healthy
• Sexual Assault – how to respond

Mackay Family Day Care

Date:

Thursday 10 September, 9.30am – 11.30am

Location:

Queens Park, Mackay

Contact:

Tracie Carmichael

Phone:

(07) 4965 9999

Description:

Mackay Family Day Care is hosting a Family Fun Day to help raise awareness for child protection at Queen’s Park in Mackay. The event is open to carers, families, children and anyone else in the community wanting to attend. It is a free morning of children’s activities including but not limited to jumping castles, magician and balloon artist, cheeky chimps gymnastics, storytelling, sensory circus, police and fire services.

Pine Rivers Family Support Network

Date:

Thursday 10 September, 9.30am - 2.30pm

Location:

Northlakes Community Centre Hall, Lakefield Drive Northlakes

Contact:

Tamara Angus

Telephone:

(07) 3205 2955

Description:

Child protection - everything you wanted to know and were afraid to ask. Pine Rivers Family Support Network is hosting a community forum with guest speakers from the Department of Communities (Child Safety, Youth and Families) and the Caboolture Regional Domestic Violence Service local agencies. An additional 30 information stalls from local agencies will be offering information on how to recognise child abuse and how to make notifications. The forum is open to community members as well as professionals. There is no cost associated and a light lunch will be provided.

St Joseph’s Primary School Parents & Friends Association

Date:

Friday 11 September

Location:

St Joseph’s Primary School oval

Contact:

Helen Wade

Telephone:

(07) 4743 4303

Description:

St Joseph’s Primary School are inviting community members and parents and friends to a Teddy Bears Picnic to raise awareness on child protection. On offer will be activities for children and information for parents and carers.

Churches of Christ Care Mount Isa

Date:

11 - 12 September

Location:

Mt Isa & Cloncurry

Contact:

Marissa Sherry

Telephone:

0427 579 414

Description:

Friday 11 September, 5.00pm – 8.00pm

Carers and community members are invited to attend a BBQ at the Mt Isa PCYC where children’s activities, information stalls and a free sausage sizzle will be available. Everyone will have the opportunity to include their hand print and message on a community mural.

Saturday 12 September, 8.30am – 11.30am

Carers and community members from Cloncurry will also have the opportunity to include their message on the mural and enjoy a free sausage sizzle and children’s activities at Mary Kathleen Park.

Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association Incorporated and Butterfly Wings Child Parent Program

Date:

10 - 11 September

Location:

Springwood Community Centre, 55 Cinderella Drive Springwood

Contact:

Lisa – Butterfly Wings Parent Program

Phone:

0417 799 048

Description:

Two fun family workshops - a two-day Child Protection Week 2009 celebration event is being held at the Springwood Community Centre to encourage community members to develop new skills and learning (community capacity), and to become more aware of the need for everyone to be involved in child protection. Attendees will learn how to create future strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect in the local community.

Thursday, 10 September

1. 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Play is a child’s work (family workshop)
2. 6:30 – 8:30 – “Storythreads” - Everyone can tell a story (parent/adult workshop)

Friday, 11 September

A demonstration of Butterfly Wings Child parent Program will take place from 9:30am – 10:30am and will be followed by activities including singing, laughing, and learning for the whole family. The morning will conclude at 12.00pm after a family and community morning tea.

Lifeline Community Care – Greater Sunshine Coast Region

Date:

Friday 11 September, 10.00am – 6.00pm

Location:

Gympie Civic Centre

Contact:

Rene Harris

Telephone:

(07) 5482 7429

Description:

Lifeline Community Care are inviting all community members and people involved in Child Protection to an expo where over 30 organisations from child protection will be represented and holding workshops, interactive displays and activities. Children can come along and participate in one of many activities on offer while parents can enjoy lunch from any one of the food stalls. Entry is free of charge.

Moranbah & District Support Services Association Incorporated

Date:

Friday September 11, 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Location:

Town Park Square

Contact:

Anita Eckard and Tanya Kupfer

Telephone:

(07) 4941 5164

Description:

Moranbah & District Support Services are inviting all community members to attend a fun and informative afternoon in the park. On offer will be displays from various child protection agencies as well as activities and a sausage sizzle for everyone who attends.

Yarrabah PCYC Child Protection Week BBQ

Date:

Friday 11 September, 11.00am

Contact:

Graham Burridge

Telephone:

(07) 4056 9112

Location:

Bishop Malcolm Park, Yarrabah

Description:

The Yarrabah PCYC is holding a community wide BBQ to raise awareness of Child Protection issues within the community.

Discovery Coast Sport & Rec Club

Date:

Saturday 12 September, 12.00pm – 11.30pm

Location:

Discovery Coast Sport and Recreation Club

Contact:

Margaret Lloyd

Phone:

(07) 4974 9418

Description:

Discovery Coast Sport and Recreation Club are hosting a fun and educational day for community members that includes an NCP rainbow tent, live entertainment, amusement rides, pony rides, market stalls, novelty games and a spit roast.

Douglas Shire Community Services Association Inc

(Goobidi, Far North Queensland Rural Division of Genera Practitioners, Family Day care- Tropical North, Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, Mossman/Port Douglas Bluelight Association)

Date:

Saturday 12 September, 9.00am-12.00pm

Location:

George Davis Park, Mossman

Contact:

Reanna Wickenton

Phone:

(07) 4098 1487

Description:

The Douglas Shire Community Services Association will be hosting an Expo in the park to ensure that the issue of child protection is raised in a non- threatening environment, with recreational activities that appeal to a broad range of people. On offer for the community is a traditional welcoming, storytelling and dance, a skate competition, bungee Run, BBQ, art & craft activities. The Local Emergency Services are to attend and representatives from local organisations within the community will have stalls to provide information on their services.

Mundubbera Community Development Association

Date:

12 September

Location:

Archer Park

Description:

Family fun afternoon and evening.

Churches of Christ Care – Townsville

Date:

Sunday 13 September,  10am – 12pm

Location:

Sherrif Park Mundingburra

Contact:

Stephanie Cocks

Telephone:

(07) 4755 6888

Description:

All carer, children, parents and community member are invited to a Messy Fun Day hosted by the Churches of Christ Care Townsville. The Townsville Fury National Soccer Club will be there with games as well and the have a Messy Play event. The Lions Club will be holding a sausage sizzle and other fun events will also be available to allow everyone to remember how to play. Agency’s that work with children and parents will have displays on the day including Save the Children, Neighbourhood Centre, Early Childhood, Fostering Service, Indigenous agencies.