Campaigning for children as citizens now by Nicole Talarico

Jul 25, 2024 - Jul 25, 2024

Australian Childcare Alliance Victoria

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Campaigning for children as citizens now by Nicole Talarico

Jul 25 2024

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Investing in children’s rights with them, not for them, means affording opportunities in our curriculums for children to be well informed about current issues and to do this in truly child friendly ways.We want to empower children to know they can be active change makers so they can exercise their rights to have a say and advocate their ideas for a better world.Gain insight into fostering children as global citizens, effective ways to share information, child friendly ways for children to give consent and representation within a democracy contributing to a safer, healthier and more caring world.Register Now

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