Community
11 September, 2024
Lots of fun activities for everyone
EVENTS over the past few months have certainly brought local communities together with groups providing fun ways to create awareness of organisations that assist people and their wellbeing.
For over 30 years, the annual National Child Protection Week campaign has evolved to provide support to communities and act on the core message, “protecting children is everyone’s business”.
Last Thursday, the Port Douglas Community Service Network held their annual child protection week ‘family fun day’ at Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas. The event was aimed at families with children aged up to six.
The day was entirely free with many different activities to enjoy, such as a jumping castle, face painting, stilt walkers, ‘Flip’ the clown, a petting zoo, island weaving, and a local fire truck
Organised by Erin Easton, a child and parent support worker at the Port Douglas Community Service Network, the day was planned to combat last week’s predicted showers. “We’ve designed all activities to be rain-friendly,” she said.
Mossman Support Services Youth Centre will be hosting a Queensland Child Protection Week event tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, at the Mossman showgrounds. The afternoon will start at 1.30pm.
Like last week’s event in Port Douglas, the day will feature a variety of fun activities.
The centre will be holding another ‘Light Up The Park’ at George Davis Park, Mossman, on Thursday, September 26 from 1pm-5pm. “This time the spotlight is on sport and recreation clubs across the Douglas Shire and all groups are invited to get involved,” said youth development co-ordinator Brody Andrews.
If anyone is interested in hosting a stall or an activity contact Mr Andrews at the Mossman Support Services Youth Centre on 4098 2836.
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