Children’s Day 2025: Little Footsteps, Big Future

The 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme Little Footsteps, Big Future honours the journeys our children take as they grow—each step guided by culture, community and connection to Country.

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national peak body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, held every year on 4 August, is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

Our vision is for our children to thrive, be strong in culture and connected to kin and community—our children should be proud to come from the oldest living culture in the world.

Each year, hundreds of early years services, education centres, sporting clubs, organisations and communities across Australia host Children’s Day events to mark the day, coming together to celebrate the strength, resilience and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. We invite you to join us in recognising the importance of nurturing children’s voices and dreams. Together, we can support a future where every child walks strong in their identity and is empowered to shape their own path.

Children’s Day 2025 falls on a Monday, and we’d love to see how you’re celebrating! Join the nationwide celebration on 4 August.