To celebrate Children’s Week and to acknowledge Council’s commitment as a child-friendly city, the annual Greater Dandenong Children’s Forum will be held on Wednesday 26 October from 9.30am – 3pm at the Dandenong Civic Centre.
Over 100 Grades 5 and 6 primary school students from 25 schools will take part in a day of fun activities and innovative workshops.
The day has been planned by Council’s Children's Advisory Group, who have decided on the agenda, logistics and forum theme 'children's voices matter’.
Mayor, Cr Jim Memeti will be in attendance and the Children’s Advisory Group will provide their own presentation during the Forum.
The Mayor said the event is an opportunity for children to engage with Council and to express their opinions and priorities about their city.
“We are proud to be a child-friendly city where all children are valued, respected and celebrated.
“Council values the voices of children, so we continue to involve children in policy and project discussions and engagement consultations,” said the Mayor.
Council staff from various departments will run workshops on their future projects to hear what local children think of their work, the themes this year include: ‘Your Environment, Your Voice’; ‘Let’s talk about active travel in Greater Dandenong’; ‘Home Handyman Service – Dan the Can Do Man’; ‘Design thinking at the Library’; ‘Run, play and socialise – designing our future parks’; and ‘Making art fun – designing the ideal activity kit for our new gallery’.
“Council is committed to realising the vision of the Children’s Plan 2021-26, for children from 0-13 years and their families to be valued, celebrated, respected and supported to reach their full potential,” said the Mayor.
Children’s Week is from 22-30 October, a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children.
For more information visit Children's Week Council of Australia website.
Read more about what makes Greater Dandenong a child friendly city.
