As a proud, child-friendly city, Council celebrates national Children’s Week from 22–30 October.
Our annual Children’s Forum will be held in Dandenong on 26 October with the theme Children’s voices matter.
Grade 5-6 students have been invited to attend from primary schools across Greater Dandenong to share their voices on Council’s strategies, plans, designs and projects.
Council’s Children’s Advisory Group, supported by our Children’s Services Team, also meet twice per term to discuss issues impacting the community, local facilities, activities in Greater Dandenong and Council’s ongoing commitment as a child-friendly city.
Children’s voices are valued. Council visits primary schools regularly to share what Council does, establish rapport with students, help develop team-building skills and encourage students to have their say in their community.
The Children’s Advisory Group agreed with these reflections from recent student sessions at St Joseph’s Primary School, Minaret College and Silverton Primary School.
We asked some key questions and here are some of the answers we received:
What does a child-friendly city look like?
- It is inclusive and respects kids.
- It feels safe.
- Kids are confident and have courage.
Why should adults listen to children?
- Multiple brains are better than one.
- Children have the right to be respected. Adults can always have a say, let children have a say.
What do you like about your community?
- The environment, the birds.
- It is clean, our natural plants.
- We can play sport.
Find out more about our Child Friendly City.
