National Simultaneous Storytime 2026

🦘Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller comes to Palmerston!🦘

📚 Join us for a nationwide reading celebration where communities across Australia read the same book at the same time!

This year’s story, Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, is a fun, football-themed adventure celebrating teamwork, resilience, and big dreams.

We’re bringing NSS to life with a huge family-friendly event packed with activities, entertainment, and community spirit!

Get ready for a celebration featuring:

• 📖 Live National Simultaneous Storytime reading at 11:30am ACST
• 🎤 MC Danny Christie
• 🤸 Football freestyle workshop & performance by Top End Freestyle
• ⚽ Interactive football activities with Soccajoeys Northern Territory & Football Northern Territory
• 🎨 Face painting by Fairy Jill
• 🎪 Jumping castle from Giggling Geckos
• 🍔 BBQ by STEPS
• 🤝 Community stalls and more!