As we know outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people have forced the cancellations of many major events and sporting codes throughout Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

Another victim was CASPA's Kids Day Out event that was scheduled for Crozier Oval on Saturday April 4.

In a statement released by Elise Taylor from the Events and Fundraising Team they said "CASPA has cancelled the Northern Rivers Kids Day Out for the foreseeable future. CASPA believes that the health and safety of our community is the most important consideration".

The rest of the statement reads "Although the dates for this event have been postponed twice due to impacting health hazard from the ravaging bushfires and now cancellation due to the COVID 19, we are not giving up! The Northern Rivers Kids Day Out will be planned for another day for kids in our community. This event is important as it raises money for disadvantaged children and young people who deserve to live a life free from trauma and abuse full of equal opportunities. We are still excited will be hosting this event however, we are unable to provide a set date in these uncertain times.

In the last 6 months of planning this event, our organisation has grown by over 100 employees, to 380 staff and will soon double as we increase our geographical spread. The sad reality is that children are increasingly referred to out of home care at CASPA where our therapeutic approach to caring for traumatised children and young people is sort after and highly regarded. This means that our need for fundraising has and will continue to grow to ensure we can offer the same high level of service and opportunities to our young people and families. 

Please consider us if you would like to donate to a charity, you can do this via our website, and we would love to see you at our future Northern Rivers Kids Day Out. 

However, in good faith, due to the uncertainty of the next planned date, we will be refunding all ticket monies to our generous ticket purchasers.

Thank you all for your patience and take care.