06/09/2026
Next year's 2027 Children’s Week theme will be
‘Children have the right to share what they learn, think and feel’.
This is based on Article 13 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children across Australia are invited to participate in our poster competitionreflecting the 2027 theme. The winning artwork will be professionally adaptedand reproduced for the 2027 national poster.
For more information refer to https://childrensweek.org.au/poster-competition
Entries close Friday, 26 November 2026.
Guidelines:
Artwork Submission Guidelines
Original Work:
All artwork must be the children’s original work.Do not include any characters from TV shows, movies, or other copyrighted material.
Theme:
The artwork must reflect the theme: “Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion.”
Use of Colour and Space:
Must be a portrait design.
Use bold, fun, and vibrant colours.
Fill as much of the page as possible.
Recommended materials include:
Coloured markers
Crayons
Paint
Pastels
Collage materials
Avoid messy or bulky materials such as glitter, stickers, or felt.
Pencils are not recommended.
Format:A3 or larger format that can be reproduced. Please upload a high quality scan of the poster.Ages of Children:
Anyone under 18 years old (UNCRC definition of a child) can enter the competition.
