Bundaberg Child Protection Week 2025 Events
Bundaberg Child Protection Week 2025 Events
Child Protection Week is a national event held from 7–13 September 2025. This year’s theme, “Every conversation matters: Shifting Conversation to Action,” reminds us that it’s not enough to talk about child safety — we need to act. Whether it’s building confidence in young people or providing safe creative spaces for kids, each event is an opportunity for our community to stand together and support children’s wellbeing.
Here’s what’s happening in Bundaberg so far:
My Voice Matters – Youth Empowerment Workshop
🗓 Tuesdays, 26 August & 2 September 2025
⏰ 4pm – 6pm
📍 School of Arts, 184 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
💬 Free to attend – limited places, booking essential
Young people aged 12–25 are invited to a free workshop designed to build confidence in speaking up. Facilitated by Becky Spruce, this supportive space uses hands-on activities and open conversations to help young people understand their voice and how to use it. Participants will also be invited to share at the Bundaberg Child Protection Week Dinner on 12 September. Contact Cristel at Phoenix House on 4153 4299 or csimmonds@phoenixhouse.com.au to register.
🖍 Annual Colouring-In Competition
🗓 Entries close 8 September 2025
📍 Drop entries at Bundaberg Child Safety (Claude Wharton Building, 44a Quay St), BRAG, or Bundaberg Regional Council Community Services Office
Children aged 0–12 can enter to win one of four amazing prizes in each age group. Winners will be announced during Child Protection Week.
Annual Child Protection Week Workshop – Building Protective Communities
🗓 Tuesday, 9 September 2025
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 The Old Tourist Centre, 271–275 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
🎟 Free event – Morning tea provided. Register by emailing:
WBHHS-BDB-SART@health.qld.gov.au
Sponsored by CPWAG and facilitated by Queensland Health, this workshop focuses on recognising the signs of child sexual abuse, how to respond appropriately, and ways we can work together to create safer environments for children.
SEEN – The Film (Free Screening)
🗓 Tuesday, 9 September 2025
⏰ 6pm – 7:30 pm (doors open from 5pm)
📍 Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, 177 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
🎟 Free event – Book tickets here.
Hosted by Friends of BUSHkids Bundaberg, this special screening of SEEN – A ParentTV Film explores the lived experiences of parents and children. Backed by neuroscience and child development experts, the film highlights how personal healing transforms parenting. A Q&A session will follow the screening. BUSHkids celebrates 90 years of supporting children and families in Queensland.
Understanding Emotions Craft Activity
🗓 Wednesday, 10 September 2025
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
📍 Alexandra Park Zoo Playground
👧 For children of all ages
📝 No bookings required
A fun and creative afternoon for children to explore their emotions using calming jars, emotional masks, and stress balls. These activities promote self-awareness, coping skills, and emotional wellbeing in a safe, playful environment. Facilitated by EDON Place.
Bundaberg Child Protection Week Dinner & Awards
🗓 Friday, 12 September 2025
⏰ From 5:30 pm for 6:30 pm start
📍 The Waves Sports Club, 1 Miller Street, Bundaberg
🎟 Tickets $60 – Book online here.
Hosted by the Child Protection Week Action Group, this annual community dinner celebrates our collective efforts in keeping children safe. The evening includes dinner, entertainment by Amy Alice, and the presentation of the Bundaberg Child Protection Week Awards.
🧘 Trauma-Sensitive Yoga – Mindful Movement
🗓 Various sessions during Child Protection Week
📍 Early Childhood sector settings
These gentle yoga sessions use simple mindful movement strategies to support young children’s physical development, emotional awareness, and mental well-being in a playful and age-appropriate way. The Early Childhood sector are the recipients for 2025.
Rainbow Day – Under 5s Activity Morning
🗓 Friday, 12 September 2025
⏰ 9am – 12pm
📍 Bundaberg PCYC, 1 Civic Avenue
👶 For children under 5 and their families
🎟 Free event – no booking required
Held during Child Protection Week, Rainbow Day is a free and fun-filled morning for children under 5 and their families. Enjoy hands-on activities, mascots, a jumping castle, and a sausage sizzle while connecting with local services that support young families.
Sponsored by CPWAG and facilitated by Queensland Health, this workshop focuses on recognising the signs of child sexual abuse, how to respond appropriately, and ways we can work together to create safer environments for children.
As more events are confirmed, we’ll continue to update this article. Let’s turn conversations into action and make Bundaberg a safer place for every child.
