GRANDPARENTS DAY
WHATAnnual day celebrating grandparents.
WHYTo recognize the importance of grandparents in society and their valuable influence on future generations.
WHEREDepartment of Family and Community Services.
New South Wales NSW.
New South Wales NSW.
Program Description
“NSW Grandparents Day celebrates the role grandparents and older people play in our society – both the things they have done, and the things they keep doing. The campaign recognizes the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations. It's a day to spend time with an older loved one and connect across the generations.”
- grandparentsday.nsw.gov.au
Grandparents Day is held every year on the last Sunday in October. Events include
- Grandparents Day Fun Fair – including games, races petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting, story telling, arts and crafts and live music.
- Nominations - nominate an older adult for Grandparent of the Year Awards.
- Photo shoot - for grandparents and their grandchildren.
source: grandparentsday.org.au
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