The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare's National Families Week 2026 Children’s Art Competition invites children and young people to share their creativity and imagination through art.
Open to children and young people under 18 living in Victoria or Tasmania, the competition celebrates how children express joy, connection and wellbeing through the theme:
“What makes you feel happy?”
Children are encouraged to submit an original artwork that reflects their own ideas, experiences and creativity. Selected artworks will be celebrated as part of National Families Week, with opportunities for exhibition and recognition at Centre events throughout the year.
Why enter?
- Celebrate your child’s creativity and imagination
- Be part of National Families Week 2026
- 5 winners in each age group will win a $100 Prezzee voucher and certificate
- Selected artworks may be featured in the Centre's exhibitions, publications and online galleries
- Every entry helps amplify children’s voices and what happiness means to them.
There are 15 prizes in total, with five winners in each age group:
- Under 8 years
- 8–12 years
- 13–17 years.
the rules
- Original artwork only, created by you (no AI-generated art).
- Use our template (PDF) or go freestyle. Send a high-quality scan or photograph of your finished work (but keep the original safe).
- One entry per child, submitted by an adult on their behalf
- Privacy and safety first.
- Read the full terms and conditions here.
Key dates
- Entries open:
9:00am (AEST), Friday 17 April 2026 -
Entries close:
11:59pm (AEST), Monday 18 May 2026 -
Winner notification:
Supporting adults will be notified within one month of the competition closing; winners may also be announced publicly in June 2026. -
Prize claim deadline:
31 July 2026, unless otherwise arranged.
