The head of Australia's national voice for Indigenous children hopes young people's connection to culture is properly appreciated leading into August 4.

On Friday, SNAICC - Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, joined local children and family centres Ngura Yadurirn and Minya Bunhii in Ceduna, South Australia for celebrate 2024's theme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day on Sunday - Strong in Culture, Stronger Together.

"This day provides an opportunity for communities to come together and honor the deep heritage that shapes our identity and the promising future ahead with this next generation of leaders," SNAICC chief executive Catherine Liddle said.

"The day will be celebrated across the nation by thousands of children and hundreds of communities, early years services, schools and play groups."

Local government and community events are set to be hosted around the country.

In Ceduna, hundreds gathered for face painting, rock painting, damper making, weaving, tracks reading and play were on the list of activities.

"By honouring their cultural connections, we support the empowerment and continued growth of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth by ensuring their voices and traditions are cherished and celebrated," Ms Liddle said.

"I hope that children and families around the nation enjoy this celebration of our young people and know just how important our children's connection to culture is."