Calendar of Events

Each year the Northern Children's Week Committee, a partnership between the Launceston City Council, Playgroup Tasmania, Northern Children's Network and Communities for Children collate a calendar of events for Children's Week.  The calendar of events for 2012 is now available.  For further information, please call 03 6323 3381 or email.

The Launceston City Council and Playgroup Tasmania Children's Week Awards
During Children's Week each year, the Launceston City Council in conjunction with Playgroup Tasmania recognise the wonderful achievements of children and those who provide services to children through our annual Children's Week Awards.

We are seeking nominations for people in the community who make a difference for children, not gorgetting the quiet achievers. We also seek nominations for young people who make a differnece and are a role model for others.

Awards are given for:

Exceptional Young Person - for a person under the age of 18 years for having overcome extreme adversity, shown great bravery and generosity to themselves or others

Endeavour Award - for a person under the age of 18 years who makes extraordianry contributions to other children/young people. This may include voluntary work, advocacy or being a good role model for other children and young people.

Community Commitment Award- For groups of young people under the age of 18 who see a need in their community and work together to create a solution. (Open to schools, youth groups, formal and informal groups).

Child Development Award - For individuals, groups or organisations who have amde extraordinary contributions to children/young people, significantly improving their opportunities to learn and grow.

Significant Contribution to Children Award - For individuals, groups, volunteers, media organisations and businesses who have made a significant contriubtion or difference to children/young people in the community.