We are right in the middle of the 17th annual National Families Week – 15th to 21st May – which offers the opportunity to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian society, and to celebrate the meaning of family and to make the most of family life. Families play a critical role in teaching, supporting and nurturing children especially as they grow. View the National Families Week ten top tips for building stronger families and communities, find out more about the 2019 ambassadors, or attend a local event in support of the campaign.