The Melton Civic Centre hosted the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander International Children’s Day with a number of local services including VACCA, Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation, Maribyrnong Local Aboriginal Network and other child and family services.
Wurundjeri Elder John Gorie performed Welcome to Country and the Smoking Ceremony to a large crowd gathered.3KND supporting community.
This year’s theme was “We play, we learn, we belong’ –highlighting the importance of learning in early years at home, in community, and through kinder and school ensures little ones get the best start in life.
Children activities included bouncy castle, face painting, dance and singing workshops, entertainers including Melbourne Victory doing a soccer clinic… and so many more things for young people including a barbecue lunch and healthy food options.