Community & Business
4 September, 2024
Family fun day
LIVE music, face painting, a sausage sizzle, arts and crafts, prizes, and giveaways up for grabs are all on offer this Thursday (5 Sept) at the Mareeba Family Fun Day.
The event, to be held in Arnold Park Mareeba from 3pm-5.30pm, will focus on activities that raise awareness about child safety in the community.
Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) and Mareeba Community Centre (MCC) are uniting to host the ninth annual Family Fun Day, spotlighting Child Protection Week and advancing the safety of children and young people throughout the community.
Supporting the national campaign, the event brings together community organisations to highlight local support services available.
This year’s National Child Protection Week message, “Every child, in every community, needs a fair go,” is complemented by the theme “Every Conversation Matters”.
“Children and young people thrive when they grow up safe, connected, and supported in their family, community, and culture,” VPG service coordinator Sarah Marsh said.
“Bringing the community together each year reaffirms our collective strength and commitment.
“We are reminding everyone to speak up – and speak together – about what needs to change for every child in every community to have a fair go.
“This annual afternoon of family fun aims to elevate the profile of child protection by sharing valuable information and resources to support the safety and well-being of children now and in the future.”
MCC Community Programs coordinator Siale Jenkins highlighted the shared responsibility of child protection.
“Every child has the right to feel safe, and every adult has the responsibility to ensure their safety - we all have to work together to protect our children and young people,” she said.
