National Child Protection Week is a campaign held annually throughout Australia to raise awareness of child abuse prevention.

This year Queensland Child Protection Week will run from 4 to 10 September 2011 and to celebrate all children living on the Sunshine Coast we invite the community to attend a FREE fun filled Party In The Park to be held on Friday 9^th September 2011 from 12 midday to 6pm at Cotton Tree Park.

The afternoon will include FREE entertainment, food, childrens activities, education and indigenous celebrations. Everyone is welcome!

The objectives of the week are to raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families. National Child Protection Week also aims to create a statewide umbrella focus for child protection allowing government and non-government agencies to present a cooperative and coordinated community oriented campaign.

Protecting children is everyones responsibility. Parents, communities, governments and business all have a role to play.

To inquire about the day please call:

 Bev Rimmer at Integrated Family and Youth Service Inc. on: P: 5438 3000, M: 0434 693 143

or E: BRimmer@ifys.com.au

Click here to read more about the organisers of this important event.