National Families Week
National Families Week
15-21 May 2011
“Sticking together: families in good and tough times”
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.
National Families Week 2011 was held between 15-21 May 2011. The theme was: “Sticking together: families in good and tough times”.
The aim of National Families Week 2011 was to encourage everyone to think about the things that make their family strong in both good and tough times whatever their circumstances. Families Week encouraged everbody to take time to explore ways we can support each other - in our families and communities - through all the ups and downs of daily life.
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, funds National Families Week with Families Australia. Centrelink also promotes National Families Week and provides support through its national network.
National Families Week will be held between 15 and 21 May 2012. If you require further information on the Week, please email us.
Previous National Families Weeks