national kidsafe day events
National Kidsafe Day 2011 coincides with Children's Week, which provides a great opportunity for considering the safety of our children in our adult focused world during a week that celebrates our children.
2011 National Kidsafe Day Awards: Celebrating Road Safety Champions click here to find out more.
In many States and Territories, Kidsafe will be participating in local Children's Week events as well as running activities for National Kidsafe Day.
Visit your local Kidsafe Website via www.kidsafe.com.au to find out more about Road Safety in your state/territory.
Contact your local Kidsafe office for a copy of the Parents Guide to Kidsafe Roads booklet - Now Available
For more suggestions of things your local school, community group, child care centre, playgroup and family can do to keep kids safe download a copy of the National Kidsafe Day A4 activities flyer.
A list of events in your local area for National Kidsafe Day has been compiled below:
Kidsafe ACT
For more information visit www.kidsafeact.com.au
Kidsafe NSW
For more information visit www.kidsafensw.org
Kidsafe Hunter
For more information visit www.kidsafehunter.com
Kidsafe NT
For more information visit www.kidsafent.com.au
Kidsafe Tasmania
For more information visit www.kidsafetas.com.au
Kidsafe WA
For more information visit www.kidsafewa.com.au
Kidsafe WA will be running a number of displays at local events being held during Children's Week that will focus on the National Kidsafe Day celebration topics:
Childrens Week Opening Event (WA)
Whiteman Park
When: Sunday 23rd October 2011
Time: 10am to 2pm
2011 National Kidsafe Day Awards Ceremony (WA)
Subiaco Arts Centre
When: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Time: 10am to 11am
Invitation Only Event
FREE Child Car Restraint Checking Day
The Shops at Ellenbrook
When: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm
Sponsored by SGIO
Kidsafe SA
For more information visit www.kidsafesa.com.au
FREE Child Car Restraint Checking Day
Centro Colonnades Shopping Centre
Parking Bay Number 7, Myer/Coles Car Park
(Access from Burgess Drive, Noarlunga Centre)
When: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm
Kidsafe Queensland
For more information visit www.kidsafeqld.com.au
Kidsafe Cook-off 2011 - Who's hot in the kitchen?
King George Square, Brisbane
When: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Time: 11am to 1.30pm
Register your team or find out more at media@kidsafeqld.com.au
Sponsored by Channel 10 & Sizzler
Kidsafe Victoria
For more information visit www.kidsafevic.com.au
National Kidsafe Day Launch - Driveway Safety Campaign
Federation Square, Melbourne
Launched with Minister for Children, The Hon Wendy Lovell, and the Child Safety Commissioner, Mr Bernie Geary joining Kidsafe Victoria Vice President Robert Caulfield.
When: Tuesday 25th October 2011
To find out more visit www.kidsafevic.com.au
Supported by TAC Community Grants Program & Holden
FREE Child Restraint Checking by Hire for Baby
Various locations throughout Victoria on National Kidsafe Day
When: Tuesday 25th October 2011
To book your spot now, please visit Hire for baby.
Alternatively call Hire for Baby on 1300 363 755 or e-mail info@hireforbaby.com
A big Thank-you to Hire for Baby for their support of the day - don't forget to support the work of Kidsafe and buy a raffle ticket while you are there!
Road Safety Awards
The National Kidsafe Day Awards celebrate the achievements of children and adults in Australia in the field of child injury prevention and safety promotion. Winners will be announced on National Kidsafe Day 2011 and be placed on the website once they have been notified. Further details can be viewed here.
To find out more about Children's Week visit www.childrensweek.org.au
Return to www.kidsafeday.com.au home page or the National Kidsafe Website www.kidsafe.com.au
