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Children’s Week 2024

Join in fun activities at Trentwood at the Hub for Children’s Week!  

  • 9am – 12 noon
  • Thursday 24 October 2024
  • 2 Centre Way North Balwyn  

Children’s Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children taking part in the festivities. 

This year Children’s Week 2024 runs from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 27 October 2024.


What’s on?  

‘Come and try gymnastics’ sessions run by ‘The Y’s’ Balwyn Gymnastics Club   

Children aged 3-5 years of all abilities are welcome to attend a fun, 30-minute gymnastics circuit.  

No previous gymnastics experience is required. 

To register for gymnastics:  

Please note: places are limited. We will contact you to confirm your booking.


Come and try music therapy   

Drop in and participate in song and dance activities with our children’s music therapist.  

No registration needed.


Visit our Pop-up interactive play space  

Drop in for a cuppa while your children enjoy a safe, interactive play space.  

Chat with our children’s physiotherapists and occupational therapists who specialise in ‘learning through play’. 


Visit the Library and find freebies 

Participate in the library’s scavenger hunt with your child. There will be free stickers and stamps to collect, as well as preloved books to take home.  


Caregivers must stay with and supervise their children at all activities.  

All event partners are Child Safe organisations.  


 

About Children’s Week

The theme for Children’s Week 2024 is: “Children have the right to a clean and safe environment”. 

Local councils, not-for-profit organisations, schools and early childhood services organise a variety of events during Children’s Week. These include open days, displays, special events, virtual spaces and online-based activities. The events celebrate childhood and showcase children’s achievements. 

All Children’s Week events in Victoria are free to families with children aged from birth to 12 years. The events are a great opportunity for families to enjoy fun, engaging and educational experiences. 

For information, visit Children’s Week | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)   


 

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