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Children's Week 2023

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What's On During Children's Week 2023 in the Wellington Shire

Children’s Week is a national celebration, which this year will be held between 21 and 29 October 2023 and recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children.

Across the Wellington Shire, during children's week, there will be a fabulous range of events and activities on offer providing children and their families an opportunity to connect with local services and supports in a fun and engaging way.

This year’s theme, taken from Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, is:

Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy.

Children's Week events

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Monday 23 October 2023

Guided Art Making in the Gallery Workshop

  • Location: Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale
  • Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Ages: All ages

LEGO Club

  • Location: Yarram Library
  • Time: 4pm
  • Ages: All ages

Sale Netball Association Come & Try Netball Clinics

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • Time: Net Set Go (ages 5-8) 4pm – 4:45pm
  • Time: Come & Try Clinic (ages 9-13) 5pm – 5:45pm

Tuesday 24 October 2023

Supported Playgroup (in collaboration with UnitingCare)

Activities include kids' yoga, Free 'Lets Read' book packs, supported playgroup activities, sporting activities provided by GRSC, information stalls and showbags for families.

  • Location: Brennan Park, Sale
  • Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Sensitive Storytime

Enjoy a special storytime at the Sale Library (Booking essential via Eventbrite).

  • Location: Sale Library, Port of Sale
  • Time: 3:45pm
  • Ages: 4-12

Wednesday 25 October 2023

Baby on Board - Craft Activities

  • Location: Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale
  • Time: 9:30am
  • Ages: 0–5

Crafting with Nature

  • Location: On the grass outside the Port of Sale with Sharon Ray Sustainability Education Officer
  • Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Ages: All ages

Come & Try Basketball Clinics

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • GRSC Tiny Stars Basketball, Court 1: 4pm – 4:45pm (ages 3-6)
  • SABA Come & Try Clinic, Court 2: 4pm – 4:45pm (ages 7-9)
  • SABA Come & Try Clinic, Court 3: 4pm – 4:45pm (ages 10-12)

Thursday 26 October 2023

Nature Play and Waste-Free Picnic

Families with young children are invited to bring along a waste-free picnic and join in nature play activities, stories and music. Facilitated by Sharon, Sustainability Education Officer.

  • Location: Lake Guyatt Play space (adjacent to Nakunbalook)
  • Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
  • Ages: 0-5 years

KIDDO from GippSport

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • Time: 10am – 10:45am
  • Ages: 2-8

GRSC Tiny Stars Cricket, Tee-Ball & Tennis (Indoor)

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • Time: 4pm – 4:45pm
  • Ages: 3-6

GRSC Junior Volleyball Come & Try

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • Time: 5pm – 6:15pm
  • Ages: 8-15

Friday 27 October 2023

Origami in the Library

  • Location: Sale Library
  • Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Ages: All ages

D & D After School

Booking essential via Eventbrite

  • Location: Maffra Library
  • Time: 4pm – 6pm
  • Ages: 11+

KIDDO from GippSport – Physical Activity Introductory Program

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • Time: 10am – 10:45am
  • Ages: 2-8

GRSC Tiny Stars Soccer

  • Location: GRSC
  • Time: 4pm – 4:45pm
  • Ages: 3-6

GRSC Junior Futsal Come & Try

  • Location: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
  • Time: 5pm – 6pm
  • Ages: 7-13

All Week Activities

Mini Makers Space

  • Location: Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale
  • Time: All week, opening hours

Free unguided art activities

  • Location: Level 2, Wellington Centre, Port of Sale
  • Time: All week, opening hours

Dedicated children’s library space at all six library locations

  • Location: Wellington Shire libraries
  • Time: All week, opening hours

Children’s Week displays in all six library locations

  • Location: Wellington Shire libraries
  • Time: All week, opening hours

Daily scavenger hunt (with sticker prizes for completed hunts)

  • Location: Children’s spaces at all library branches
  • Time: All week, opening hours

Storytime

  • Location: Wellington Shire libraries
  • Time: Various mornings
  • Ages: 3-6

Rock, Rhythm & Rhyme

  • Location: Wellington Shire libraries
  • Time: Various mornings
  • Ages: 0-3

BOARDem Busters (family boardgames)

  • Location: Wellington Shire libraries
  • Time: Saturday mornings
  • Ages: All ages

LEGO (for use)

  • Location: Maffra & Heyfield library
  • Time: All week, opening hours

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