In a seriously fun move for children’s safety, Fun Squad launched Rights Around the World, which has been developed with Children’s Rights Queensland to support children’s understanding of their rights in everyday, real-life moments.
PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad is one of the largest Outside School Hours Service providers in Queensland and is committed to teaching children positive behaviour, respectful relationships and a culture of inclusion with these new resources.
The Rights Around the World Big Activity Book introduces important rights such as safety, belonging, being heard, cultural identity, play and participation. The accompanying Rights Passport is a special passport that each child will use throughout 2026, and includes activities, personal reflection pages and opportunities to show learning and thinking.
PCYC’s Acting General Manager Fun Squad Karly Sheppard said these resources are already helping children learn about their rights in fun and meaningful ways.
“The Rights Around the World resources inspire children to explore, create, and take action, helping every child feel safe, respected, included, and heard,” Karly said.
“It’s a great way for children to start conversations about what rights are, why they are important, and what responsibilities come with those rights. We are already seeing some wonderful discussions happening.”
The resources support shared language about children’s rights across OSHC and school settings, enhance children’s emotional literacy and social skills, support positive behaviour, respectful relationships and a culture of inclusion and provide opportunities for children to express their ideas and participate in decision-making.
Rights Around the World Big Activity Book and Rights Passport are rolling out now in Fun Squads across the state.
Find out more here https://childrensrights.org.au/oshc-resources
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.
