What sort of events are held during National Families Week?
Each year, tens of thousands of people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week – Australia’s annual celebration of the vital role of families. In 2007 new records were set in terms of number of participants. More than 120,000 people participated in events across Australia. Over 800 events were organised by 600 community, business, government and other service organisations. Participating organisations undertook a wide range of National Families Week activities such as morning teas, barbeques, sausage sizzles, playgroup visits, family picnics, artwork displays, family information days, drawing competitions, dances, art displays, photo competitions, seminars and workshops, breakfast gatherings, story-telling events, services displays, and movie nights. For a list of ideas to help celebrate National Families Week click here.
