States Day ideas for OSHC
7 DIY activities for States Day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Australia Day Activity Mix
A relaxed program of Australian animal crafts, a damper-making session and backyard cricket gives children a hands-on day about life in Australia.
Around the World Day · Harmony Day · Culture Celebration Day +2Flag Design and Symbols
Children explore what the colours and symbols on flags mean, then design their own flag that represents something about themselves.
States Day · All About Australia Day · Holidays and Travel Week +1Landmark Models
Children choose a famous Australian landmark and build a model using blocks, recyclables or building bricks.
Footy Day · Athletics Carnival · States DayMini Touch Footy
Older children play short, modified touch football games, practising passing, running and fair play.
States Day · All About Australia Day · Farm to Table Day +2Regional Food Tasting Stations
Children taste foods grown or made in different Australian regions and talk about where food comes from.
All About Australia Day · States Day · Aussie Outback Day +1Regions of Australia Passport
Children travel around stations for different Australian regions, from tropical rainforest and reef to desert, high country and cities, collecting a stamp at each.
Footy Day · States Day · Athletics Carnival +1State Colours Team Games
Children split into two state-colour teams for relays and challenges during the winter footy series, building team spirit.