17 - 26 October Program  
Friday 17 October
Brisbane City Council Active Parks Program
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 October
Saturday 18 - Sunday 26 October
Sunday 19 October
Monday 20 October
Tuesday 21 October - Friday 24 October
Tuesday 21 October
n/a
Wednesday 22 October
Thursday 23 October  
 

 
  OCTOBER 17 - 26 PROGRAM                                         



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT: Leigh Shenfield (Executive Officer)
Mob: 0408 698 648

Website: http:// www.childrensweek.com.au


"A Caring World Shares"



Her Excellency,

Governor General of Commonwealth of Australia




GOVERNMENT HOUSE  CANBERRA ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA
TELEPHONE +61(2) 6283 3525  FACSMILE +61 (2) 6283 3595

 

 

 

The timing of the change over of Governors-General will unfortunately impact on our request for a message this year.  General Jeffery will have concluded his term

(5 September 2008) and Her Excellency Ms Bryce, will have commenced and could potentially be our new Patron. 




 
                                                               FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER






OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF CHILDREN'S WEEK

At the
Australia Zoo Animal Planet Crocoseum

By

                                 ANNABELLE GANKO                              

 SOPHIE GARRETT
THE JUNIOR AMBASSADORS



AT 10.45am
Sponsored By



Messy Play Day
Join us for two exciting mornings full of fun,
messy, gooey and colourful activities!
YORKEYS KNOB
Friday 21 September
9.30am – 11.30am
Yorkeys Knob Community Centre
58 Wattle St
ATHERTON
Tuesday 23 October
10.00am – 12.00pm
Lions Park
Robert St, Atherton
Come and share a day of fun, smiles, laughter and MESS.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For further enquiries, contact Melissa on 4033 6966 or
0448 171 639
Excellence at Play, Parenting, Early Intervention and Care

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2008 Queensland Multicultural Festival
Sunday 12 October 2008
                         

                                             Roma Street Parkland                                         


More than 45,000 people discovered diversity at the 2007 Queensland Multicultural Festival at  Roma Street Parkland on Sunday 14 October. Deborah Conway, Willy Zygier and Bobby   Flynn headlined the festival with special performances from local stars Doch, Flamenco Ind Jazz and much more.

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Brisbane City Council Active Parks Program

 

THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER BRINGING MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO HEAD OUTDOORS AND GET ACTIVE AND GET HEALTHY IN YOUR LOCAL PARK!

Active Parks,a Brisbane City Council Active and Healthy Lifestyle program,provides mostly
free activities in more than 50 local parks across Brisbane and is another way Council is achieving our vision for the city's future

Council values your wellbeing,so we deliver programs like Active Parks to enourage you to be active and healthy,
learn new skills and develop new interests using our city's parks,outdoor areas and sporting facilities.

Council also preserves natural environment areas,including bushland and wetland areas,so you can explore our native flora and fauna

Adventure is the order of the day and it's being served up for the whole family.

With activities including camping,treasure hunt,orienteering and adventure activities to name just a very few, there are lots of
opportunities to explore our city,explore different cultures and explore parks.

Use your Active Parks brochure as a map to adventure and spend time with your friends,family and community as you re-energise
and take time to enjoy life.
 

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

ACTIVITY:  CHILDREN’S FUN AFTERNOON – activities include face painting, amazing race, games, art and craft, music
GROUP: 

PINE RIVERS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE  & FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CENTRE
LOCATION: Launton Community Centre, Todds Rd. & Ellis Sts. Lawnton 
TIME: 1.00pm -5.00pm
CONTACT: Tamara Angus                              3205 295
   

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER

ACTIVITY: 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR TO PROMOTE LITERACY & NUMERACY WITH YOUNG

CHILDREN- At our playgroup we are having special events – Tee ball, Hop scotch, Ball Games & quoits
GROUP:  MARYBOROUGH FAMILY DAY CARE
LOCATION: 571 Kent street  Maryborough. 
TIME: 9.30am – 11.30am         
CONTACT: Tania Fenton                               4122 4151
 

 
 

SATURDAY 18 - SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER

ACTIVITY:  CHILDREN'S WEEK DISPLAY (During the whole week.)
GROUP:  BEENLEIGH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
LOCATION: At the centre.
CONTACT: Heather Redman                         3287 2840
   
ACTIVITY: BALLOON RELEASE FOR PRE-PEP SCHOOL CHILDREN
GROUP: ROMA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ( Family support Services)
LOCATION: Roma Day Care and Prep School
TIME: Mornings
CONTACT: Noemi Grant                                   4620 1000
   
ACTIVITY: CELEBRATION
GROUP: EMU PARK COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN
VENUE: 13 Arthur Street , Emu Park
CONTACT: Christine Davids                             4939 6622
   
ACTIVITY:

ACTIVITY:       RECOGINITATION OF CHILDREN'S WEEK CELEBRATION (Colouring Competition &  UN –

“Rights  of the Child”. Children to plan activities for before and after school care. Traditional children’s

(Vietnam) & make biscuits for children. A party afternoon with games & balloons. Awareness of other children’s situation – orphanage in Nepal.         

GROUP: ISIS SHIRE COUNCIL OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
TIME : 6.30AM - 9.00AM  &  3.00PM - 6.00PM (5 - 15 Years)
VENUE: Mungomery Street Childers
CONTACT: Maggie Neumann                          4126 2972 or 042 7590 213
   
 


SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER


ACTIVITY:  TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
GROUP:  MOTHER DUCK CHILD CARE CENTRE, MANLY
 LOCATION: 59 Manly Road Manly
TIME: 10.00am.
CONTACT: Karen Prestedge                           3393 3544
   
ACTIVITY:   CHILDREN'S WEEK DISPLAY (During the whole week.)
GROUP: BEENLEIGH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE                                                                            
LOCATION: At the centre.
CONTACT: Heather Redman                           3287 2840
   
ACTIVITY:  FAMILY FUN DAY
GROUP:  IPSWICH PCYC
 LOCATION: Griffith Rd., Eastern Heights      
TIME: 10.00am – 2.00pm                                                
CONTACT: Sonia Ledger                                  3281 2547 or 0401 158 135
                                                                                                                          
ACTIVITY: SPRING FAIR      
GROUP : YARRILLEE STATE SCHOOL P & C
LOCATION: 15 Scrub Hill Rd., Dundowran
TIME:  12 Noon to 4.00pm
CONTACT: Carolyn Fuller                                 41545817 or 0402 634 791
   
ACTIVITY: PICNIC IN THE PARK
GROUP : CABOOLTURE  EARLY   YEARS  CENTRE
LOCATION: Cnr. Bayview Tce & Ewart   St Deception Bay
TIME:    1.00pm – 4.00pm
CONTACT: Nicki  Collins                                     5428 1477

SUNDAY 19  OCTOBER

  
ACTIVITY:                                               OT WEEK – 19 TO 26 OCTOBER
GROUP : OT  AUSTRALIA  QLD.  BRANCH
 DETAILS: Details at the rear of this program 
CONTACT: Petrina Smith                                      3397 6744
   
ACTIVITY:

CHILDREN’S DRESS UP PARTY- Our children’s ministry have organised a dress up party to meet new

friends while playing fun games, singing and dancing, painting, colour-in, lots of fun for children of all ages.  Parents                                                              are most welcome to join for tea/coffee/drinks/cake to meet and greet other parents, just relax while the kids                                                                        have lots of fun with new friends.
GROUP : LIFE AND MERCY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
 DETAILS: Mt. Gravatt West Campus, 49 Nursery Rd.  Holland Park 
TIME:  10.00am – 1.30pm  
CONTACT: Karla Huezo                                           0432 209 597            
   
 
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MONDAY 20 OCTOBER
ACTIVITY: QUEEN STREET MALL PROGRAM
GROUP: QUEENSLAND CHILDREN'S WEEK ASSOCIATION
LOCATION: Top Stage, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
TIME:

10-00 A.M. Official Launch of Children's Week  in the Mall by Arkie Barton   

                     (A Junior Ambassador for Qld. Children's Week)

10.05 AM    Dance Display by Fitness and Dance
11.00 A.M.  Dance Display by Fitness and Dance
12 Noon.     Dancing and Coral Item by  Footworks Dance Academy
1.00 P.M.    Dancing and Coral Item by Footworks Dance Academy
2.00 P.M     Oxenham School of Irish Dancing
3.00 P.M.    Oxenham School of Irish Dancing
CONTACT: Leo R Evans -                             3350 2465 or 0408152092
Convenor for Queensland Children's Week activities in the Mall.
   
ACTIVITY 
 LIBRARY DAY  
GROUP:  LONGREACH & DISTRICT CHILD CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
LOCATION:  5-7 Wompoo Road Longreach   
TIME: 9.00am to 10.00am  (In-house activity only)
CONTACT: Bobbie Willersdorf                      46525300
   
ACTIVITY  WALPARA PLAYGROUP  CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S WEEK 2008 
GROUP:  YOUNG PARENT  SUPPORT PROGRAM 
LOCATION: 10 Allambie St.  Maroocyydore   
TIME: 10.00am – 1.00pm   (In-house)
CONTACT: Natasha  Barrett                          54795898
   
ACTIVITY  CHILDREN’S FUN AFTERNOON – activities include face painting, amazing race, games, art and craft, music
GROUP:  PINE RIVERS NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE  & FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CENTRE
LOCATION: Launton Community Centre, Todds Rd. & Ellis Sts. Lawnton 
TIME: 1.00pm -5.00pm
CONTACT: Tamara Angus                              3205 2955
   
ACTIVITY 
 CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S  WEEK  - There will be curly apple tails to eat. Apples on strings hanging from a line.                                                                     (bit safer than bobbing for apples in a barrel) Apples to colour and collage.
GROUP:  MOUNT ISA FAMILY DAY CARE
LOCATION:  TBA
TIME: 9am – 12noon
CONTACT: Jan Birch                                       3847 6900
 

                             

        

 
ACTIVITY:

FAMILY DAY (Pre Prep Age)

GROUP: Pormpur Paanth Child Care Service
LOCATION: At the School and Beach
CONTACT: Susan Clement                                 40604133
   
ACTIVITY: FAMILY DAY (Prep School Age)
GROUP: Pormpuraaw State School
LOCATION: At the School and Beach
CONTACT: Susan Clement                                 40604133
   
ACTIVITY: TREE PLANTING DAY
GROUP: INGHAM EARLY LEARNING
VENUE: Ingham
CONTACT: Cathie Gardner                                4776 1933
   

MONDAY 20 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER

ACTIVITY: COMMUNITY DISPLAY AND COLOURING COMPETITION
GROUP : INISFAIL YOUTH & FAMILY CARE
 DETAILS: Central Mall, Edith Street 
TIME:  10.00am – 2.00pm  Daily
CONTACT: Narelle Spence                             4061-2778  or  0423 936 221
   
ACTIVITY:  RECOGINITATION OF CHILDREN’S  WEEK CELEBRATION (Display of Paintings artwork of Family fun times,                                                                             “ Our rights to food, safe and secure and respect each other- an ongoing theme at the centre)
GROUP:   ISIS SHIRE COUNCIL OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
VENUE: Mungomery Street Childers
CONTACT:  Maggie Neumann                          4126 2972 or 042 7590 213
   
ACTIVITY:  

GAMES  - A personal trainer of Fit kids Australia will  come and do some fun and exciting

games  with the children he will also talk about keeping our bodies healthy
GROUP KIDS WORLD GILSTON  
LOCATION: At the Centre                                                                                        
CONTACT: Rachael  Deed                                  5596-6264  or   043348-6414
   
ACTIVITY: CHILDREN’S WEEK DISPLAY
GROUP: AUSTRALIAN  CATHOLIC  UNIVERSITY
LOCATION:  At the University Library at  the Centre  
CONTACT: Deborah Utz                                      36237411 or 36237268     
   
 

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER

ACTIVITY: COMMUNITY DISPLAY AND COLOURING COMPETITION
GROUP: INISFAIL YOUTH & FAMILY CARE
LOCATION: Central Mall, Edith Street
TIME: 10.00am - 2.00pm Daily
CONTACT: Narelle Spence                             4061 2778 or 0423 936 221
   
ACTIVITY:

Special Morning Tea with Parents, Families and Children - Celebration of Children

GROUP: ABC CHILD CARE - Tallai
TIME: 10.00am
VENUE: 5 Tallai Rd., Tallai
CONTACT: Kaye Hinds                                       522 9555 or 0416 585 877
   
ACTIVITY:

KIDZONE IS AN ACTIVITY BASED PROGRAM - Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance , Computer access for children                                                                            of Primary school age. Afternoon tea for children and their families will be part of the program

GROUP: SILVER BRIDGE ACTION GROUP
TIME: 3.00pm - 5.30pm
VENUE: Silver Bridge Community Centre -Gidgee Court Molendinar
CONTACT: Bev Sharp                                                      55975622 or 0421 353270
   
ACTIVITY: CHILDREN'S WEEK DISPLAY (During the whole week.)
GROUP: BEENLEIGH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE 
VENUE: At the centre.
CONTACT: Heather Redman                              3287 2840
   
ACTIVITY:     STORY TELLING & display of parenting books & early Learning resources         
 GROUP:  MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL - CABOOLTURE  
LOCATION:   CABOOLTURE LIBRARIES 
 CONTACT:  Jo Jenson                                              5433-2448
   
ACTIVITY:  YOUNG PARENT  SUPPORT PROGRAM  PLAYGROUP  CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S WEEK 2008
GROUP:  YOUNG PARENT  SUPPORT PROGRAM
LOCATION:  10 Allambie St.  Maroocyydore 
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm  (In- house) 
CONTACT: Natasha  Barrett                                   54795898
 
ACTIVITY: ACTIVITIES/EVENTS DURING CHILDREN’S WEEK:  Afternoon Fairy/Pirates Tea.  Activities will include colouring in,                                                              face painting, Aboriginal  and  Torres Strait Islander Flag tattoos, access to the Indigenous Health Child and Family                                                  GP Clinic and provision of information on positive parenting
GROUP:  INDIGENOUS CHRONIC DISEASE
LOCATION:   Chermside Community Health Centre 
TIME:     1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
CONTACT: Linda Medlin                                           3139 4308
   
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TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER

ACTIVITY: QUEEN STREET MALL PROGRAM
GROUP: QUEENSLAND CHILDREN'S WEEK ASSOCIATION
LOCATION: Top Stage, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
TIME:

10.00 A.M.   Holy Cross Primary School Wooloowin - " Senior Choir"
11.00AM      St. Dympha Primary School Aspley - " Senior Girl Choir"
12 Noon       St. Dympha Primary School Aspley - " Senior Boy Choir"
1.00 P.M.      St. William Primary School Grovely - "Entertainment Item"
2.00 P.M.
3.00 P.M.