CHILDREN’S WEEK 18 – 26 October 2014
EVENTS ACROSS THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
DARWIN
Event: NT Launch of Children’s Week 2014 “A Child’s Right to Speak”
Hosted by the Police Junior Rangers, speakers include Hon John Elferink Minister
for Child Protection, Jodeen Carney CEO Department of Children & Families &
Lesley Taylor NT Manager NAPCAN. Singing by Liam Stansfield.
ALL WELCOME, registrations required.
When: Friday 17 October, 3:30 to 5: 30pm
Where: Salvation Army. Cnr Lee Point Rd & Yanyula Dve, ANULA.
Contact: to register contact Greta Enbom, p: 8942 2254 e:
greta.enbom@napcan.org.au
Event: International Dinner and Dance. Feast of International foods from across
the world and dance.
When: Friday 17 October, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Kentish Lifelong Learning & Care, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap
Contact: ph: 0429 322 457
Event: Opening of the ‘Celebrating Childhood Art Exhibition’. Art work created
by young people. To enter or find out more contact Tania. All welcome.
When: Saturday 18th October, 930-1130am
Where: City of Darwin Civic Centre
Contact: contact Tania Sellers, p: 8930 0561 e: t.sellers@darwin.nt.gov.au
Event: Pirate and Fairies. Come join us for a fun Pirate and Fairy dress up day,
with activities and morning tea provided.
When: Tuesday 21 October, 8:30am – 11:30 am
Where: St Mary’s Community of Learners. Lindsay St, Darwin.
Contact: ph: 8981 9796
Event: Early Childhood Australia Northern Territory, Children’s Voices, you have
the right to speak and be heard. Guest speaker: Same Page, CEO of Early
Childhood Australia. Members and friends welcome. Bookings required.
When: Tuesday 21 October, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Rydges Airport Resort
Contact: ph: 8986 7142
Event: Free Family Fun Event
An event for grandparents, parents, carers & children 0-5 year of age.
NAPCAN proudly coordinates Children’s Week across the NT
When: Wednesday 22 October, 9am – 12pm
Where: Jingili Water Gardens
Contact: Tania ph: 8930 0561
Event: National Children’s Week – Breakfast with Books
Join in the fun at the Children’s Week Breakfast with Books. Meet larger than life
Library mascots Paige and Dewey and enjoy breakfast and stories.
When: Saturday 25 October, 10am.
Where: Darwin City Library
Contact: ph: 8930 0230
Event: Halloween Family Fun at Dusk. Activities include: creepy crafts, haunted
house and trick or treat doors. $6 per person (Adult/Child).
When: Saturday 25 October, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Millner Primary School, Sabine Road, Millner
Contact: ph: 8930 0434
Event: Treasure Hunt Walk/Ride
Fun in the Park waterslide, free sausage sizzle for families with children 0-12
years of age.
When: Sunday 26 October, 9am – 11am
Where: East Point
Contact: Tania ph: 8930 0561
PALMERSTON
Event: Free Children’s Week Party
Play, laugh and have fun. An event for grandparents, parents, carers & children 05 years of age.
When: Tuesday 21 October, 9am – 12pm
Where: Palmerston Recreation Centre YMCA, 11 The Boulevard,
Palmerston
Contact: Anna ph: 8935 9967
Event: Children’s Week Palmerston Finale
The City of Palmerston present FLICNICS Free movie under the stars. An all ages
event. Come and see Hotel Transylvania & dress up in your best Halloween fancy
dress to win prizes.
When: Saturday 25 October, 630 pm open for pre-show entertainment,
food & drink, movie starts 7pm.
Where: Sanctuary Lakes Amphitheatre
Contact: Anna ph: 8935 9967
HUMPTY DOO
Event: Children’s Fun Day – Smile a Mile Fun Bus Toy Library. An event for
families living in the Darwin Rural Area. Sausage sizzle, play dough, jumping
NAPCAN proudly coordinates Children’s Week across the NT
castle, Trixie the Pixie, art & craft, Taminmin Library activities, obstacle course &
smile a mile fun bus & toy library.
When: Thursday 23 October, 930am -12pm
Where: The Humpty Doo Village Green
Contact: Tanya ph: 8983 2009
BATCHELOR
Event: Come along and play! Sensory explorations, physical play, art & craft, free
food. For parents/caregivers & children 0-5 years.
When: Monday 20 October, 10am – 12pm
Where: Batchelor Oval
Contact: Elissa 0401916231
NHULUNBUY
Event: Movie Day: Bring your beanbags or comfortable chairs. Popcorn & drinks
are provided.
When: Saturday 18 October, 11am-1pm
Where: Nhulunbuy Library
Contact: Nhulunbuy Library ph: 8987 0860 e:
nhulunbuylibrary.ntl@nt.gov.au
Event: Pet Day. Bring your pets for show and tell. Come and meet a pet nurse for
advice on how to look after your pets. Refreshments are available.
When: Tuesday 21 October, 3-430 pm
Where: Nhulunbuy Library
Contact: Nhulunbuy Library ph: 8987 0860 e:
nhulunbuylibrary.ntl@nt.gov.au
Event: Keep Fit Day. Age groups: 4-5, 6-7, 8-10. Healthy snack and drinks are
provided.
When: Saturday 25 October, 10am – 1pm
Where: Shaded area outside High School Gym
Contact: Nhulunbuy Library ph: 8987 0860 e:
nhulunbuylibrary.ntl@nt.gov.au
Event: Art Competition. Free artwords and colouring in. Three age groups: 4-6,
7-8 & 9-12. It can be done at home or at the library. Lots of prizes to give away.
When: Between 8-26 October. Presentation 3 October 3-4pm.
Where: Nhulunbuy Library
Contact: Nhulunbuy Library ph: 8987 0860 e:
nhulunbuylibrary.ntl@nt.gov.au
KATHERINE
Event: Art All Week! Use art to show what HAPPY looks like to you! This activity
can either be done at home or during the week at the library.
NAPCAN proudly coordinates Children’s Week across the NT
When: 18-24 October
Where: Katherine Public Library
Contact: ph: 8971 1188 e: library@ktc.nt.gov.au
Event: Movie Afternoon!
In the kid’s corner! Bring a bean bag or a pillow. POP CORN provided.
When: Friday 24 October, 315-430pm
Where: Katherine Public Library
Contact: ph: 8971 1188 e: library@ktc.nt.gov.au
TENNANT CREEK
Event: ‘What Makes Me Happy’ Art competition.
Draw a picture of what makes you happy and write a short story to go with it!
Entries open 1 October and close Wednesday 22, forms available from the Public
Library.
When: 1-22 October
Where: Tennant Creek Public Library
Contact: ph: 8962 0000
Event: Come watch the adventures of Mr Peabody & Sherman
When: Thursday 23 October, 3pm.
Where: Tennant Creek Public Library
Contact: ph: 8962 0000
ALICE SPRINGS
Event: Introduction to Writing Poetry
Create a poem at this free poetry workshop and perform it at ‘Speak and be
Heard’ for a chance to win great prizes! Ages 7 & over.
When: Monday 20 October, 330-5pm
Where: Alice Springs Public Library
Contact: ph: 8950 0555
Event: Polish a Poem
Create a poem at this free poetry workshop and perform it at ‘Speak and be
Heard’ for a chance to win great prizes! Ages 7 & over.
When: Friday 24 October, 330-5pm
Where: Alice Springs Public Library
Contact: ph: 8950 0555
Event: Come along and play! Sensory explorations, physical play, art & craft, free
food. For parents/caregivers & children 0-5 years.
When: Friday 24 October, 10am – 12pm
Where: Alice Springs Playhouse, 3 Echunpa Street, Alice Springs.
Contact: Elissa 0401916231
Event: Speak and be Heard Children’s Week Poetry Festival
NAPCAN proudly coordinates Children’s Week across the NT
Create a poem at free poetry workshops and perform it at ‘Speak and be Heard’
for a chance to win great prizes!
When: Saturday 25 October, 1.30pm
Where: Alice Springs Public Library
Contact: ph: 8950 0555
NAPCAN proudly coordinates Children’s Week across the NT