06 CHILDREN’S DAY
THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2023 TORRES NEWS
Waiben celebrations for Children’s Day The hopes, achievements and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were celebrated nationally last Friday, including on Waiben, for National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day. Activities on the day highlighted the importance of culture and community in the lives of young people under a theme of Little Voices, Loud Futures. SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle said the growing popularity of Children’s Day demonstrated the importance families and educators placed on including cultural perspectives in early years education and care. “It’s wonderful to see so many early years centres, schools and children’s services embracing the chance to celebrate and learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the central role it plays in the lives of our children,” Ms Liddle said. “It is also a day of awareness, to advocate for our children’s rights to grow up strong and healthy, connected to family, community and Country, with equity of opportunity.” SNAICC Chairperson Muriel Bamblet said this year’s theme also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s aspirations, hopes and dreams. “Our call for the future is for our children to be proud of their heritage, be empowered and strengthened by their culture to speak their truth, to have a say on matters important to them and in the decisions that impact their lives,” she said. t
Ailan Life
Each month our proud sponsor CEQ will pick their favourite Ailan Life entry and the winner will receive a $150 GIFT CARD to use at any of your local CEQ stores!
Each week we will publish a pic showing the Ailan way of life in the Torres Strait and the NPA – the kids swimming, a BBQ at the beach, fishing, scenic shot, etc – from local photographers and readers across our region. Just email us your pic of Ailan Life along with your name, phone number and a 25-word description to ads@torres.news
This week’s pic of a double rainbow in front of a storm on Saturday evening at the Seaswift Wharf on Thursday Island, was taken by Carol McDonald.
Carol is now in the draw to win this month’s $150 gift card! Good luck!
Multiple entries may be submitted, but every entry (or entrant) may not be published. All pics submitted will be considered in the draw for the monthly gift voucher. Winners of the CEQ Ailan Life competition are determined by CEQ. Entries to the Ailan Life photo competition may be used by the CEQ marketing/promotions team as background images for store promotions such as posters, digital noticeboard specials, counter-facing displays (POS) screens, and/or on their website and social media. Entries may also be used in-store to promote the ‘Ailan Life’ competition.
PICS BY CARLI WALLIS
