Family and Community Day

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2024 Date	30 September 2024
2025 Date	29 September 2025

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Family and Community Day (ACT) in

Monday, 30 Sep

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Family and Community Day (ACT) is celebrated in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to encourage and acknowledge the importance of family life, community engagement, and social connections. This day primarily focuses on promoting strong family relationships, reinforcing the significance of quality time spent together, and encouraging community involvement. Several community organizations and local businesses collaborate to organize various family-friendly events and inclusive activities on this day to facilitate bonding among family members and foster interactive connections within the community.

Originally introduced as a replacement for a picnic day for the union members and their families, Family and Community Day (ACT) gained prominence in 2007 following a successful campaign led by the ACT government. The primary aim of this campaign was to recognize and appreciate the vitality of familial bonds and community support, as well as to create a balance between work and personal life for the residents of the ACT.

During Family and Community Day (ACT), a variety of engaging events and community programs are organized across the ACT. These events are designed to provide opportunities for families to enjoy recreational activities such as picnics, sports, games, and numerous entertainment options, catering to all age groups and interests. The observance promotes inclusivity in celebrations, making it accessible for all residents to participate. Family and Community Day (ACT) usually occurs on the first Monday of September or October, but since 2018, this holiday has been replaced by the Reconciliation Day, which is now observed on the last Monday in May.

Date shown for 2024 is estimated as the official date has not been finalized.

Top facts about Family and Community Day

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2022, there were 7.3 million families in Australia. 6 million were couple families, and 1 million of them were one parent families.
In 1911, the average household in Australia consisted of 4.5 people. According to new data in 2022, the average household size is 2.5 people.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2022, close to 40% of couples in Australia have no children.
Family is not an important thing, it's everything. - Michael J Fox, actor

Top things to do for Family and Community Day

Host a BBQ with your friends and family. Enjoy the long weekend outdoors in the spring time air.
Take advantage of the day off to stop by some of the museums and cultural sights in the ACT. Some of our favourites are The Dinosaur Museum, The War Memorial and the National Museum of Australia.
Watch a movie about the importance of family bonds. Some of our favourites are Home Alone (1990), Finding Nemo (2003), The Incredibles (2004), The Lion King (1994) and The Chronicles of Narnia (2005).
Give back to your community and to those who do not have families to spend this day with. Organisations such as Bernardo's Australia offer weekend foster care and day outings for orphan children. You can either take a child with you on your Family and Community Day or you can donate to help others grant these types of opportunities to children in need.
Raise awareness for the day on social media by posting pictures of your day and your family time with hashtags such as #FamilyDay, #ACTFamilyDay and #FamilyandCommunityDay.