Families Australia

06/09/2026

Today we celebrate fathers and father figures who nurture, guide and support children and young people as they grow.

During Child Protection Week, we are reminded of the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive — and the role that caring adults play in making this possible.

To all the fathers and father figures making a difference in children’s lives, thank you.

05/09/2026

National Child Protection Week is almost here.

From 6 to 12 September, organisations across Australia will come together for this year's campaign, Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action, a reminder that conversations can and must lead to meaningful change.

Child safety and wellbeing are central to the work of Families Australia, making this an important opportunity to reflect on how we can all contribute to keeping children safe and supporting them to thrive.

Join the conversation this week and think about what action you can take, big or small, to help children thrive.

Find out how you can be involved:
https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-2/

Napcan

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day!

This year's theme, Different Contexts, Common Aspirations, recognises that young people may face very different realities depending on where they live, but share many of the same hopes for their futures: opportunity, education, meaningful participation, decent work and a safe and sustainable world.

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. Across communities around the world, they are already leading change, finding solutions and making a difference.

At Families Australia, we celebrate the voices, ideas and contributions of young people and support their right to be heard and involved in the decisions that affect their lives.

Learn more: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/events/international-youth-day-2026

03/08/2026

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. 🖤💛❤️

Held each year since 1988, Children's Day is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the strength, pride and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

This year's theme, Living Our Truth, recognises the importance of truth-telling, celebrates the voices and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities, and honours the knowledge shared by Elders across generations.

Families Australia is proud to celebrate Children's Day and the children who will carry these stories, cultures and traditions into the future.

Learn more about this year's theme and events taking place across Australia: https://www.snaicc.org.au/our-work/campaigns/childrens-day/

29/07/2026

On Tuesday 4 August, we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day - honouring the incredible strengths, stories, and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across the country. 🖤💛❤️

Join the celebration and register your event here:
https://www.snaicc.org.au/ourwork/campaigns/childrens-day/registeryour-event/

29/07/2026

23/07/2026

Today is National Pyjama Day. 💙 🩷

Across Australia, people are wearing their favourite pyjamas to raise vital funds for The Pyjama Foundation's Love of Learning Program, which supports children and young people in foster care through one-on-one mentoring.

There are approximately 45,000 children in foster care across Australia. Many have experienced disrupted relationships and schooling, and without early intervention, can face lifelong barriers in education, employment and wellbeing. The Love of Learning Program helps address these challenges by building confidence and life skills.

Today, we are proud to support National Pyjama Day and the work that helps create brighter futures for children and young people in foster care.

Learn more: https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/event/npd/home

21/07/2026

National Pyjama Day is this Friday, 24 July.

For more than 15 years, Australians have donned their favourite pyjamas to raise awareness and vital funds for children and young people in foster care.

Funds raised support The Pyjama Foundation's Love of Learning Program, which matches children in care with volunteer mentors who dedicate one hour a week to reading, learning and mentorship.

If you are planning to get involved, there are plenty of free resources available to help you host a Pyjama Day at your workplace, school or community group anytime throughout July and August.

Learn more and access the resources: https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/event/npd/home

04/07/2026

Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week 2026.

Across Australia, communities will come together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through local events, storytelling, music, art and community gatherings.

This NAIDOC Week, Families Australia encourages everyone to take part in ways that are meaningful to them. Attend a local event, learn more about this year's theme, support First Nations businesses or pick up the official 2026 NAIDOC Week poster, Paralpi by Zaachariaha Fielding, from participating Kmart and Target stores.

Every conversation and every opportunity to learn helps strengthen understanding and respect.

Learn more about the week: https://www.naidoc.org.au/