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Families and children across Bass Coast will be celebrating Children’s Week from 20 - 28 October.

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 12th October 2007 - Back to News

A series of local activities and events will take place across the Shire. Children’s Week is held each year throughout Australia, to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood. This year’s theme is "A Caring World Shares".

The Bass Coast Children’s Service Providers Network, with support from South Coast Best Start, Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre, Chisholm TAFE, Phillip Island Nature Parks, Bass Coast Community Health Service and Bass Coast Shire Council, are putting on the Children’s Week events.

South Coast’s Best Start Facilitator, Helen Page, has played a significant role in organising this year’s activities and is very excited with the range and variety on offer.

"We have received terrific support from local organisations in hosting or participating in the Children’s Week events," said Ms Page.

"For example, students undertaking child care studies at Bass Coast Chisholm TAFE are supervising the art and craft activities, games and competitions. Without their help, these could not proceed."

"I encourage all families to get out there and participate with their children in the activities which are both fun and educational."

Bass Coast Children’s Week activities:

On Saturday 20 October to start proceedings, a Family Fun Day will be held at Mitchell Community House, 6 Murray Street, Wonthaggi from 10.00am-3.00pm. Attractions include the Hey Dee Ho performers, Polliwog Puppets, face painting, CFA, yoga play, storytime, art and craft and much more!

Churchill Island Heritage Farm is hosting a Universal Children’s Day Picnic on Wednesday 24 October from 10.00am-2.00pm. This fun-filled day will include free farm activities for the young ones. There is a 10% discount on entry fee and under 4’s get in free!

For further information on these two events, contact Helen Page from South Coast Best Start on 5672 4999.

The week of celebrations will be capped off by a Family Expo at Cowes, on Saturday 27 October. The Expo will be held outside the Cowes Heritage Centre in Thompson Avenue from 10.00am-2.00pm. There will be a load of fun activities including a petting zoo, Musical Munchkins, Mother Goose sessions, art experience, yoga play, face painting, CFA and more! Contact Imogen Smith at the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre on 5952 1131 for more details.

For more information about activities and events happening around Victoria, families can visit the Children’s Week website

www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/childrens-week .

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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