National Families Week
Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May 2023

Families Australia is delighted to be coordinating the 2023 National Families Week celebrations across the country. National Families Week is celebrated every year between
15 and 21 May, to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Families.

National Families Week is a time to celebrate and reflect on the strengths and significance of families, make contact with extended family and friends, and share in the enjoyment of family activities within the wider community. It is a time to celebrate the meaning of family and to make the most of family life – no matter what form your family takes.

For most people their family offers them love, support and a sense of belonging. While what constitutes a family can vary widely, the benefits of being part of a strong and positive family unit are more universal. A strong and positive family can:

• assist children and young people form social networks
• provide children and young people with resources, care and a safe place to learn and explore
• teach children and young people about the world, community norms and the rules that govern, and
• be a place of support, fun and enjoyment – most of the time!

The theme for 2023 is ‘living real, dreaming BIG’. National Families Week 2023 celebrates families in all their diversity and promotes the capacities and resilience of families in creating strong, safe and connected communities.

We look forward to sharing your celebrations.

Jamie Crosby
CEO Families Australia

There are a range of NFW related activity ideas, templates and information that you can use throughout the year. These can be download from the NFW ‘ Get Involved ‘ webpage.

National Families Week is an initiative of Families Australia  supported
by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.