National Child Protection Week
A September week led by NAPCAN encouraging Australians to play a part in keeping children and young people safe.
- UK (not marked)
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserNAPCAN
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
NAPCAN, founded in 1987, runs the week as part of a year-round campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect. Communities, services and governments hold events and share resources. In 2026 it ran from 6 to 12 September.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5 to 11 September 2027 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 3 to 9 September 2028 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 2 to 8 September 2029 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- NAPCAN: National Child Protection Week theme (6 to 12 September 2026)
- NAPCAN: National Child Protection Week
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