Child Protection Minister, Sabine Winton, is calling on the generosity of Western Australians to donate new books and toys for children and young people in care.
The State-wide donation drive is being held as part of National Child Protection Week, which is celebrated September 1st to 7th.
This year’s message for National Child Protection Week is ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’, and is being complemented by the theme ‘Every conversation matters’.
“As Western Australia’s Child Protection Minister, I know how important both learning and playing is for children’s development,” said Minister Winton.
“I strongly encourage the community to give the gift of generosity this National Child Protection Week by donating to our book and toy drive for children in care.
“Books and toys can be positive tools for children and young people to engage in important conversations with the adults in their lives.
“National Child Protection Week serves as an important reminder that we can all help ensure children and young people in care have a brighter future.”
The donation drive is accepting new toys and books suitable for a range of ages including babies through to high school students.
Donations can be delivered to participating local Member of Parliament electorate offices or other selected locations across Western Australia by 13 September 2024.
The books and toys will be distributed to children in care following National Child Protection Week.
For further information about the donation drive and to view collection locations visit www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/book-and-toy-drive or contact nationalchildprotectionweek@communities.wa.gov.au for your nearest location.
To learn more about National Child Protection Week visit:Â https://www.napcan.org.au.
