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Children and families

Find family services near you

View an interactive map of early years and children's services and programs in Nillumbik.

Child care

Find out about the Eltham and Panton Hill Playhouses, long day care, occasional care and school holiday care in Nillumbik

Playgroups

Information about Council-run facilitated playgroups, and community playgroups.

Preschool (Kindergarten)

Council accepts and processes preschool registrations on behalf of 15 preschools in Nillumbik. Find out about why preschool is important, how to apply, and how places are allocated.

Maternal and child health

Information about maternal and child health services, key age and stage visits, parenting groups and other resources and support.

Resources and support

Information about our in-home family mentoring program, Nillumbik Parenting Hub, and resources to support children with additional needs.

What's on - family activities and events

Looking for a fun family activity, or something to do during the school holidays?

Child safety and wellbeing

At Nillumbik Shire Council, we are committed to being a child-safe organisation where all children and young people are valued and protected from harm and abuse.

Birth to 25 Years Strategy

This strategy focuses on how Nillumbik Shire Council programs and services aim to improve the wellbeing of children, young people and families from birth to 25 years old, living in the Shire of Nillumbik.

Download the Birth to 25 Years Strategy(PDF, 17MB)