A Children's Expo was a highlight of Children's Week activities in Baw Baw Shire last week.
The expo, held last Tuesday provided free and interactive activities for children.
This year's Children's Week theme was 'Children have the right to relax, play and to take part in activities they enjoy'. In line with the theme, some of the activities offered on the day included free face painting, sensory play activities, sing-alongs, and StoryTime sessions with Warragul Library – MyLi.
Council staff also were available at the expo to provide information on a range of family and children's services available for residents including kindergartens, family day care, immunisation sessions, and maternal and child health care services.
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