National Patron and Ambassadors’ Messages
National Patron of the Children’s Week Council of Australia
Her Excellency The Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Minister for Early Childhood Education Minister for Youth
Hon Dr Anne Aly MP
Anne Aly has been a Labor member of the House of Representatives since 2016, representing the electorate of Cowan in Western Australia. Aly is currently the Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth in the Albanese ministry.
Minister for Early Childhood Education; Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Hon Sabine Winton BA BPS MLA
As Western Australia’s Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Protection, I am proud to support Children’s Week.
Children’s Week is dedicated to celebrating children, promoting the Rights of the Child as proclaimed by the United Nations in 1954, and reminding us of our responsibility for children as citizens.
The Cook Government is committed to ensuring all children have the best possible start to life.
I have had the privilege of meeting thousands of students, early childhood educators, child protection workers, teachers, and volunteers across WA who do an incredible job in prioritising the needs of children every single day.
Children’s Week is a time to recognise the unique contributions and potential of every child in our community. It is also a reminder that we all have a responsibility to nurture and empower our children, ensuring they have safe environments and the support they need to thrive.
I encourage all parents and members of the community to consider how they can support and celebrate children this Children’s Week.
Commissioner for Children and Young People WA
Jacqueline McGowan-Jones
Children’s Week is an opportunity to celebrate our youngest citizens and the important contribution they make to our community. There are approximately 644,000 children and young people in Western Australia, making up almost a quarter of our population.
As Commissioner, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with thousands of students from across the state and hearing their stories. Children have told me about what is important in their lives, the challenges they face, as well as their achievements.
In celebrating Children’s Week this year, I encourage those in community, business and government to seek out and listen to the views of children. This is especially important in planning or decision-making that would impact our most vulnerable children. There are more than 100,000 children and young people currently living in poverty in WA and they have a right to be heard.
The activities arranged by Meerilinga are a great way to celebrate children and uphold their rights and I’m honoured to show my support.
