The Children’s Book Council of Australia ACT Branch participate in PlayFEST with an information stall.

PlayFEST is an ACT Playgroup event for parents, carers and children under 6. It offers parents and carers the opportunity to gather important information and parenting resources. For children it offers free exciting, fun entertainment and activities. Previous days have had up to 1500 parent, carers and children attend the day. CBCA ACT Branch generally speak to around 100 families at this event.

Volunteers Needed for the ACT Playgroup’s event. Volunteer helpers are needed between 8.30am and 1pm to:

• staff the stall, handing out information about reading and booklists
• set up or pack up stall

If you are available to volunteer then please email info@cbcaact.org.au

Partnerships, Sponsors and Donations for our stall include;

• ACT Bilingual Education Alliance
• Fremantle Press
• Libraries ACT (Partnership: Their stall will be located next to CBCA ACT Branch)
• Magabala Books
• National Library of Australia Publishing
• Walker Books Australia