Celebrating Children’s Week 2025 in Mansfield
Published on 10 October 2025
Mansfield families are invited to join in a special celebration for Children’s Week 2025, a national event recognising the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children across Australia.
Children’s Week 2025 will be held from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 26 October, with this year’s theme: “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights”, inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together.
“Children are at the very heart of our community and Children’s Week provides great opportunity to celebrate them,” said Cr Rabie.
“This year’s theme is a powerful reminder of our responsibility to ensure all children feel safe, valued and heard. Our free family fun day is a chance to bring this theme to life with fun activities and it’s a great way for families to connect with each other and with our fantastic local emergency services.”
As part of the week’s celebrations, Councils Supported Playgroup will host a Children’s Week Event on Wednesday 22 October, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Mansfield Youth Centre.
The event is open to children from birth to school age, along with their parents, carers or grandparents. Activities will focus on children’s rights, encouraging fun, learning and awareness in a supportive and engaging environment.
Highlights of the day will include:
- Interactive children’s activities centred on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- A free morning tea for families
- Special appearances by local emergency services, including Police and SES
- Facepainting
This free community event is made possible with the support of a Victorian Department of Education Children’s Week Grant.
“We're proud to host this event and are grateful for the support of a Victorian Department of Education grant which has made it possible. I encourage all families with young children to come along and join the celebration,” said Cr Rabie.
Event Details:
What: Children’s Week Event – Council Supported Playgroups
When: Wednesday 22 October 2025, 10am – 1pm
Where: Mansfield Youth Centre (7 Erril Street, Mansfield)
Who: Children (birth to school age) and their parents, carers, or grandparents
Bookings not required but for more information, please contact Supported Playgroup at supportedplaygroup@mansfield.vic.gov.au