Get ready for a splash of colour and community fun at the Coral Sea Marina annual Colour Fun Run on Saturday, 13 September, as part of Queensland Child Protection Week 2025. Organised by Whitsunday Counselling & Support (WC&S), this free, action-packed event at the Marina Gardens from 9am to 12pm promises a morning full of laughter, family activities, and vibrant festivities.
Participants can enjoy live music, face painting, a sausage sizzle, kid-friendly games, and the iconic colourful ‘fun run’ itself. The event is designed to bring the community together while promoting the vital message that every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and loved, and that protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.
“Queensland Child Protection Week’s theme is ‘Protecting Children is Everybody’s Business,’” explains Niamh Mulvihill, Intensive Family Support Manager at WC&S. “Our goal is to involve local organisations in promoting this theme, encouraging children to recognise safe people in their lives and adults to take an active role in supporting them.”
The event will feature community organisations including the Department of Child Safety, Headspace, PCYC, Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, and local Emergency Services.
“By raising awareness through events like the Colour Fun Run, the community can learn how to create safe environments for children and show support for vulnerable families,” says Joscelyn O’Keefe, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Coral Sea Marina. “We are honoured to host this event and look forward to welcoming the community for family fun, entertainment, and a great cause.”
For more information on Child Protection Week and additional resources, visit Queensland Child Protection Week.
What: Colour Fun Run
When: Saturday, 13 September, 9am–12pm
Where: Coral Sea Marina Gardens
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