Orange Ride for Child Protection Awareness
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In-Park Family Event
This National Child Protection Day activity is proudly presented by
Hearts and Hands Community Development
UMBRELLA HEARTS programme
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AWARD WINNING
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In-Park Family Event
Saturday 12th. September 2026
The Orange Ride for Child Protection Awareness (OR4CPa) is a community motorcycle ride paired with a vibrant, family‑friendly Park event, held each September in recognition of National Child Protection Awareness Day, declared by the Australian Parliament.
Hosted by our volunteer‑run charity, OR4CPa supports our flagship program, Umbrella Hearts, a Child Protection awareness initiative that uses the umbrella as a symbol of safety and orange as the colour of joyful, protected childhood. Participants are encouraged to wear an orange ribbon and umbrella symbol as a visible sign of their commitment to keeping children safe.
OR4CPa has grown into a recognised and celebrated community event. It was in the Lake Macquarie Event Awards, named a finalist in 2024, received a Highly Commended award in 2025, and has again been honoured as a finalist in 2026, reflecting the strong and growing support for our mission.
As participation continues to expand, OR4CPa and its Park Family Event are well‑positioned to grow, welcome more families, and strengthen Child Protection awareness for years to come.
Opens 1st June
To contact us or offer support
Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi MP
2026 OR4CPa Event Overview
Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 Orange Ride for Child Protection Awareness Event (OR4CPa) will feature a refreshed format designed to enhance accessibility, engagement, and impact for all participants.
Key updates include:
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Start & finish at the same location
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Held in a disability-friendly public park
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Free in-park event with family-friendly displays, food, and activities
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Why It Matters
In 2020, over 200,000 Australian children were involved in abuse notifications. For us, one child is too many.
Together, we declare:
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It’s not OK to hurt a child; every day it’s not OK.
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It takes a village to raise a child. We are that village.
Let’s break the silence and build a future where children thrive.
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Become a Sponsor or Supporter
Show your commitment to protecting children and building a safer future. Click here to express interest ​​
RIDE PROTOCOL
GET TO KNOW RIDE ETIQUETTE
Explaining 'Staggered Formation' riding
Explaining 'Group Riding Etiquette'