04 August is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day!

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held every year on this day and is an opportunity for the community to celebrate First Nation children.

Across the country, mob will be hosting and attending events dedicated to children, culture, family and community. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was first celebrated in 1988 to recognise the many Aboriginal children in orphanages and institutions who did not know their date of birth. 04 August became ‘Children’s Day’ to commemorate and celebrate the birthday of these children.

This year’s theme centres on “Strong in Culture, Stronger Together”, reinforcing our ongoing commitment in supporting the wellbeing of our next generation as well as fostering opportunities and pathways of success for children and young people.