The City of Armadale celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, at the Champion Centre on Wednesday 9 August.
Children’s Day is all about helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children feel connected and proud of their culture. The theme for 2017 is: Value our rights, respect our culture, bring us home.
This year’s Children’s Day recognised the 20th anniversary of the Bringing them Home Report and the many benefits children experience when they are raised with strong connections to family and culture.
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said the City is proud to host this special event every year, providing our local children the opportunity to learn and explore their Indigenous culture.
“The day also provides an opportunity for everyone in our community to show their support for Indigenous children, as well as learn about the crucial impact community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.”
“The Champion Centre provides a meeting place for our local Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, with a wide range of culturally appropriate services and programs available throughout the year.”
Children from Mundarda Child Care Centre, Coolabaroo Child Care Centre, Save the Children playgroup and My World Child Care Centre attended the event.
The wet weather didn’t dampen the children’s spirits and they were entertained with a range of activities including face painting, and Ranger Red was in attendance with some native animals, teaching the children how to care for and feed them.
For more information on the Champion Centre or the programs and services available visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5820.
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