The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in August 2020. This should help you to plan and organise for upcoming events and celebrations for August 2020.
Lego and Building Blocks are a favourite activity for young children. From toddlers, they start with Mega Blocks, Duplo and as they grow older move onto the classic Lego. Did you know that these are all compatible with each other? So you don't have to get rid of Building Blocks or Lego pieces as they all fit.
On 7 August, is it Jeans for Genes Day, this is raising awareness, finding cures for sick kids and supporting the Children’s Medical Research Institute by wearing your best denim and making a donation.
On 4th August, all Australians have the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
From 3 to 7 August, it is Early Learning Matters Week. This is a week to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of early childhood education.
If you are 'actively working towards' Certificate III, Diploma or ECT qualifcation you may be counted towards qualification requirements.
Yates® Australia and Life Education Australia are encouraging young people to get out into the garden to grow and learn healthy habits by offering $1000 grants to early childhood services.
Schools Tree Day focuses on younger children. It is a great chance for children to get their hand's dirty planting native seedlings, trees, shrubs, edibles and flowers.
On 30 July, we celebrate the International Day of Friendship (UN). It is a day that promotes the importance and roles that friendship play in promoting peace in many cultures.
Friendships, bring pleasure, comfort, and important opportunities to learn and develop in a social world. Friends, help children feel good about themselves, help the child adapt more easily to early childhood environments and help the child build self-confidence.
The Quality Learning Environments program aims to support not-for-profit community preschools (centre based and mobile) and not-for-profit long day cares to apply for grants of up to $15,000 (ex GST). Grants can be used to purchase resources and activities which improve physical or educational learning environments.
From 11:59 pm tonight (Wednesday 22 July), for those living within metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, you must wear a face-covering when leaving home.
