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NT Grandparents Day - Sunday 31 October 2021
Grandparents Day is held every year on the last Sunday in October across the world and in some Australian states.
Grandparents Day has been celebrated in NSW (2020), QLD (2020), WA (2019) and ACT (2012) by state government with initiatives including free downloadable community resources, Best Grandparents Awards, free passes to local attractions for grandparents and children.
COTA NT's three-year NT Grandparents Day project aims to recognise the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations. Grandparents, grand-friends, kin, and those who take on the role of a grandparent in their family or community are celebrated for their contributions.
What does the project hope to achieve?
The project aims to:
Have you read the latest copy of Seniors Voice? It's available online here, www.cotant.org.au/nt-seniors-voice