Children's Week
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.
Children’s Week 2024 will be held between Saturday 19 October to Sunday 27 October 2024.
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.
Children's Week Grants 2024
Local Government Councils or eligible not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to contribute to the cost of hosting a Children’s Week activity that celebrates this year’s theme “Children have the right to a clean and safe environment”.
The grants program aims to:
- provide children and their families an opportunity to participate in a range of community activities
- engage Victorian families to connect and play together
- provide a financial contribution to support eligible organisations to deliver high-quality events that celebrate the national Children’s Week theme.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
| 1 May 2024 | Applications open |
| 16 June 2024 | Applications close |
| June – August 2024 | Assessment and shortlisting of applications |
| September 2024 | Advise applicants of the outcome of their grant application |
| October 2024 | Payments made to successful applicants |
| 19 October – 27 October 2024 | Children’s Week 2024 events delivered |
| 6 December 2024 | Acquittals due |
How to apply
Visit the Children’s Week Grants Program page to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and can address the selection criteria.
Submit an online application via SmartyGrants.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 16 June 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
Calendar of free activities
A calendar of free activities will be available in September 2024.
More information
For questions or information on:
- Children's Week Grants in Victoria - email childrens.week@education.vic.gov.au
- Children’s Week across Australia - visit Children's Week Council of Australia.
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