Each year, tens of thousands of people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week - Australia's annual celebration of families.

National Families Week is timed to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Families on 15 May. This day is observed by the United Nations to mark the importance that the international community places on families as the most fundamental units of society, as well as to draw attention to the plight of families in many parts of the world.

Details for National Families Week 2010 are still being finalised, however the Week will be held to include the 15th of May.

All Australians, including community organisations, schools, councils, companies and individuals are invited to participate in National Families Week each year.

The Australian Government, through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, sponsors National Families Week with Families Australia. Centrelink also promotes National Families Week and provides support through its national network.

It is important to let us know if you are having an event to celebrate National Families Week. You may register your event here. Once you have registered we will be sending out promotional products in April to assist with celebrating your event. This year we have posters, balloons, temporary tattoos, notepads and postcards.

If you require further information on the Week, please email us.

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Previous National Families Weeks

National Families Week 2009

National Families Week 2008

National Families Week 2007

National Families Week 2006