PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad celebrated Children’s Rights Day last week – a Fun Squad initiative designed to spark conversation, empower children and inspire thought about rights, responsibilities, and what it all means.
Across Queensland, Fun Squads from Cairns to Goondiwindi held activities and conversations where children were encouraged to share what rights they have and what responsibility comes with them.
The initiative began as an idea from Children’s Rights Queensland ambassador and Fun Squad State Operations Manager Karly Sheppard and was an instant hit, inspiring some fashion with a message, kindness walls, and lots of insights. Rights discussed covered friendships, freedom, healthy food, rest, fun, happiness, love, safety and more.
Fun Squad General Manager Bev Book said it’s important that children feel heard and respected.
“This day was about more than just awareness. It was about empowerment too,” she said.
“When children are invited to give deep thought and consideration to their rights and responsibilities, they are better equipped to be confident and caring, great friends, keen learners and conscious of what feels right and what doesn’t. It sets them up for success.
“It was so wonderful to see all of our Fun Squad services embrace this so enthusiastically. Our teams create spaces where children feel safe and heard every day – and this just took it a step further.”
Fun Squad’s Children’s Rights Day is set to become an annual tradition after great feedback from Educators, children and families alike.
