National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August.

The 2025 theme is Little Footsteps, Big Future which honours the journey Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children take as they grow - with each step guided by culture, community and connection to Country.

The first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day was held in 1988. The date was chosen to communally celebrate the birthdays of the young children taken from their families during the Stolen Generations before they knew their birthday.

Find out More: What is Children’s Day? | SNAICC - National Voice for our Children