Families and children

In this section:

• Childcare options in the City of Melbourne
• Maternal and child health
• Parenting services
• Family resources and facilities
• Community rooms for hire
• Family support and counselling
• Playgrounds
• Family and Children's Advisory Committee
• Municipal Early Years Plan
• Newsletters for families with children
• The Venny

The City of Melbourne provides a range of activities and services that reflect the diversity of children’s interests, abilities and needs, and supports parental involvement in play, learning and care.

While the City of Melbourne operates some activities and services, others are provided in partnership with, or solely by, state and federal governments, community organisations and private businesses.

Information for families with children

Information for families with children can be downloaded here:

Families and children (PDF, 4.76Mb) Please note: This is a large file and may take some time to download on a dial-up connection.