A Village for Every Child

11/06/2026

🎉 International Day of Play | 11 June 🎉

Today we celebrate the International Day of Play, a global initiative that recognises something every child deserves and needs, the right to play.

Play is much more than fun. Through play, children build confidence, develop social and emotional skills, strengthen their creativity, solve problems, and make sense of the world around them. Research continues to show that play is essential for healthy development and wellbeing. It is not a luxury or an extra, it is a necessity.

At A Village for Every Child, we know that strong communities are built when children have opportunities to connect, explore, imagine, and belong. That is why creating playful spaces and experiences is so important for every child, every family, and every neighbourhood.

This International Day of Play, we encourage everyone to:

🔴Make time for play
🟠Celebrate everyday moments of playfulness
🟡Reflect on how we can better support children's right to play
🟢Spread the word about the importance of play in children's lives

We are pleased to share the attached resources from local play advocate Kylie Keane, from Keen About, which highlight why play matters and how individuals, organisations, schools, and communities can get involved in supporting children's right to play.

How will you make time for play today?

11/06/2026

💻 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Digital Skills for Parents and Carers workshop.

We appreciate you taking the time to be part of the session and for contributing to the discussions throughout the day. It was wonderful to see parents and carers coming together to learn new skills, ask questions, and share experiences.

A special thank you to Jashan and Karma for sharing their knowledge, experience, and practical strategies to help families stay connected and engaged in their children's learning.

Thank you again for being part of the session. We hope you left feeling more confident, connected, and equipped to navigate the digital world.

03/06/2026

Need a little more confidence using school apps, emails, or websites?

You are not alone.

Our Digital Skills for Parents and Carers workshop is designed to help families build simple, everyday digital skills to stay connected with their child's school and learning.

Learn how to:
>> Use the Parent Portal
>> Read and respond to school messages
>> Find important school information online
>> Build confidence using digital tools and apps

When and Where:
>> Friday 5 June 2026
>> 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
>> UnitingCare Kippax, Holt

Child-friendly | In-person or online

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/digitalskillsforparents

Please share with parents and carers who may benefit from this free community workshop.

25/05/2026

Staying connected with your child’s school can sometimes feel confusing, especially with apps, emails, websites, and online forms changing all the time.

Our upcoming Digital Skills for Parents and Carers workshop will support families to build simple, everyday digital skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Learn how to:
• Use the Parent Portal
• Read and respond to school messages
• Find important school information online
• Build confidence using everyday apps and digital tools

📅 Friday 5 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 UnitingCare Kippax, Holt
👨‍👩‍👧 Child-friendly | In-person or online

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/digitalskillsforparents

Please share with parents and carers who may benefit.

This workshop will help you build simple, everyday digital skills so you can stay connected with your child’s school and learning.

19/05/2026

Tracks to Reconciliation 2026

When:
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Where:
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre

Enjoy activities and sausage sizzle!

14/05/2026

Families are invited to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime with Libraries ACT on Wednesday 27 May!

This year’s story is Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, a fun and heartwarming story about courage, determination, and teamwork.

Time: 11:45am to 12:45pm
Venue: Libraries across Canberra
Dress: Wear your sports jersey or favourite team colours

A wonderful free community event that helps children build connection, confidence, and a love of reading.

Families can register their free ticket here: https://www.library.act.gov.au



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11/05/2026

National Families Week 2026

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone deserves to feel connected, supported and celebrated. 💛

This National Families Week, we are recognising the important role families play in building strong, caring and resilient communities. From shared moments at home to connections across schools, playgroups and community spaces, every interaction helps children thrive.

Join us in celebrating every family, everywhere. 🌿



Families ACT National Families Week

05/05/2026

Digital Skills for Parents and Carers Workshop

Using school apps, emails, and websites can sometimes feel confusing. You are not alone.

Join us for a friendly and practical workshop to build simple digital skills and stay connected with your child’s school and learning.

When and Where:
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
⏱️ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 UnitingCare Kippax, Holt

👉 Child-friendly | In-person or online

In this session, you will learn how to:
👉 Use the Parent Portal
👉 Read and respond to school messages
👉 Find important school information online
👉 Build confidence using everyday apps

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/digitalskillsforparents

For more information visit: https://belconnenvillage.org.au/events/

This workshop will help you build simple, everyday digital skills so you can stay connected with your child’s school and learning.

04/05/2026

Kidsafe ACT - Child Transport Safety Information Sessions

We are sharing an upcoming opportunity from our partners at Kidsafe ACT that may be relevant across your teams, networks, and the families you support.

Kidsafe ACT is running a series of information sessions focused on child car seat safety, with particular attention to supporting children with disability or additional needs. These sessions are designed to build practical knowledge for anyone involved in transporting children, including community sector staff, allied health professionals, and carers.

In-person Sessions
- Thursday 7 May at 3:30 pm
- Monday 11 May at 5:00 pm
- Friday 19 June at 12:00 pm

Venue: Kidsafe ACT, Building 2, Pearce Community Centre, 7 Collett Place, Pearce

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Read more ://mailchi.mp/kippax/child-transport-safety-information-session

29/04/2026

We are pleased to share the latest progress report.

Over the past months, our community has continued to come together to support children and families through stronger connections, practical support, and shared learning.

What we have achieved together:
• Delivered community workshops supporting families with practical, everyday knowledge
• Brought together educators, health professionals and services to strengthen collaboration
• Reached over 100 families through inclusive community events
• Supported early literacy, with thousands of books delivered to local children
• Listened to families and professionals to better understand barriers to accessing support

This work is grounded in a clear need. Recent AEDC data shows that many children are still starting school without the support they need, reinforcing the importance of early, connected, place-based action.

Thank you to our partners, families and community members who continue to make this work possible.

Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/uRxS50YS6ri