Children's Week Events in Busselton

Children’s Week is a National, annual event held around Universal Children’s Day, on the fourth Wednesday in October right across Australia.  This week is dedicated to celebrating children across our State and to highlighting their achievements.

It’s a time to promote awareness of Children’s Rights as proclaimed in 1954 by the United Nations and to remind us of our community responsibility to adhere and advocate for children as citizens, to value our relationships by listening to children and acting genuinely and honestly in response to their needs, ideas and development.

Children’s Week is an opportunity for the community to engage in a variety of activities that facilitate, support and encourage children and their families to play, learn and grow together.

Children’s Week recognises the rights of children to play and enjoy their childhood.

This year, Children’s Week opens on Saturday 22nd October and concludes on Sunday 30th.  The major Opening Event will be held at Whiteman Park on Sunday 23rd October and the Children’s Week Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 26th October – Universal Children’s Day.

Have a look at some local Children's Week events coming up:

Monday 24th October: Busselton Family Playgroup Open Week

Where:	Busselton Family Centre
	19-21 Kent Street, Busselton
Description:	Busselton Family Playgroup Sessions will be open to the public from Monday 24th October 2011 to Friday 28th October 2011 9.30am to 11.30am each day. Refreshments will be available.
Who for:	Families with young children
Cost:	Free!
Contact:	Sherree Nuttall (Busselton Family Playgroup) 0450 735 305 or email

Friday 28th October: Biggest Freaky Friday!

Where:	Geographe Leisure Centre
	Cnr Recreation Ln and Queen Elizabeth Ave, Busselton
Description:	Biggest Freaky Friday Ever
	* New Bouncy Castle
	* Inflatable
	* DJ
	* Sausage sizzle and drink
	* Dance comp finale with first prize an ipod
Who for:	Kids aged 10-13 only
Cost:	$10.00
Contact:	Geographe Leisure Centre 08 9754 3600 or email

For more info on Children's Week events go to the Children's Week website.

School Holiday Activities @ Busselton Library

Fish Girl Colouring Competition

Two Busselton Jetty Family Experience Packs are up for grabs with the launch of a children’s colouring competition featuring the ‘Fish Girl’ - the newest piece of jetty art due for installation at the end of October.

There are two prize packs available – one for children aged 8 and under, and one for the 12 and under age group. The winners in each category will receive a Jetty Experience Family Pass which includes a jetty train ride, a tour of the Underwater Observatory and a range of souvenir items.

Entries are available at the Dunsborough and Busselton Libraries, the GLC and the Shire Admin Building.
They can also be downloaded by clicking here.

The competition ends on October 27, 2011. Entries can be delivered to the Busselton Library, the Busselton Jetty Interpretive Centre, and the Shire admin building on Southern Drive. Alternatively they can be posted to the Shire of Busselton at:

Communication Officer
Locked Bag 1
BUSSELTON WA 6280

This Little Pig went to the Library...

...because this little pig didn't want to stay home...
This little pig wanted to make something,
and this little pig wanted a song...
And this little pig said "Read it again!"
All the way home!

Trot into the Busselton Library at 10am on Wednesday 13th April for another free storytime session... this time it's all about PIGS!

Storytime sessions at the Busselton Library are aimed at children 3 to 5 years of age, and no bookings are required - contact the Busselton Library on (08) 9754 1588 for more info.

Free Immunisation Clinics...

... will be held in Busselton on Thursday April 7th, at the Kevin Cullen Community Health Centre on Mill Road from 1pm - 2pm by appointment and 2pm - 4pm by open clinic.

Clinics will also be held in Dunsborough on Tuesday April 12th, at the Naturaliste Community Centre on Dunsborough Lakes Drive from 9.30am - 12 noon.

Phone 0409 101 209 on the day - flu vaccinations are available to eligible clients, for more information call:

Kevin Cullen Community Health Centre	08 9754 0666	email
Naturaliste Community Centre	08 9755 3966	email

Toddler Time at Busselton Library

Join Kate and her orangutan every four weeks at 10.00am on Friday for a fun workshop especially for toddlers.

Held at the Busselton Library on Stanley Street, each session lasts for around half an hour and includes songs and rhymes siutable for active little ones.

Participation is free, and bookings are not necessary.

The next Toddler Time session will be at 10.00am, Friday 1st April at the Busselton Public Library.

Visit our Parenting Programme Calendar for upcoming session dates, or phone the Busselton Library on (08) 9754 1588 for more information.

Busselton Family Centre

Located at 19 - 21 Kent St, the Busselton Family Centre provides information and activities for families in the Shire. Currently over 35 organisations use the family centre on a regular basis including the following:
                           

Belly Flower (infant massage/birth skills)					0417 186 679
Busselton Family Playgroup					0450 735 305
Busselton Toy Library					08 9753 1682
Fun Fours					08 9755 4440
Yoga 4 Kids					0420 933 729

For more information on the various programs ph: 08 9752 3550

Office hours 9.00am - 2.00pm Mon - Fri

Comprehensive brochures are also available from the Centre and the Busselton Public Library.

Storytime at Busselton Library

Regular Story time sessions are held at 10.00am every second Wednesday at the Busselton Library.

The sessions usually run up to forty-five minutes, and contain stories, rhymes, songs and a craft activity, which is centred on a special theme chosen for each session.

Participation is free, and bookings are not necessary.

The next Storytime at the Busselton Library will be held on Wednesday the 2nd of March, and the theme will be... SHEEP!


Is your child one of the hundreds that count Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox as one of their favourites? Come along to the Busselton Library to hear this and other fantastic sheepy stories, followed by a wonderfully woolly craft activity, suitable for children 3 to 5 years of age.

Australian Breastfeeding Association

The Busselton branch is meeting at the Kent St Family Centre on Friday 25th February at 10.00am. Contact Janet on 9754 4461 for more details. For more information on breastfeeding support and a question forum you can view the Australian Breastfeeding Association website at http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/.

Friday Tennis for Youth at Busselton

The Busselton Tennis Club is commencing its summer programme of youth tennis on Friday afternoons during the school term, starting at 4.30pm and catering for children  8 - 17 years of age. Contact the Busselton Tennis Club for further details.