New families are encouraged to come along to our information / playgroup sessions each week. The program runs for five weeks total.
You will find out how to:
- join the library in your area
- find children's activities and programs
- access childcare and kindergarten programs
- keep your child’s immunisations up to date
- join and run a playgroup
- enroll with your local maternal and child health nurse
- find fun things to do in one of the world’s most livable cities.
How to join
Please contact Parenting Services at parentingservices@melbourne.vic.gov.au for more information.
Helpful resources for families new to the City of Melbourne
Tourism
Visitor info
Allow our visitor services team to guide you around Melbourne.
City maps
Explore council services, Melbourne landmarks and suburbs.
Maternal and child health
Maternal and child health
Information about this free service for families.
Immunisations
Immunisations
Immunisation helps protect against harmful infections by using the body’s natural defence mechanism – the immune response – to build resistance to specific infections. It also helps you stay healthy by preventing serious diseases in the first place.
Australian Immunisation Register
The national register where your vaccinations are recorded.
Services for families
Family support and counselling
We provide social work and family support services for families with complex issues.
Parenting and family support
We offer a range of programs, resources and support services for parents and families in the City of Melbourne.
Children and families
Services and support for children and families in our community.
For children
Libraries
Dive in to our expansive collections, makerspaces and events.
Playgrounds
We have over exciting 40 playgrounds for children to explore.
ArtPlay
Creative programs for children up to 13 years of age.
Playgroups
The City of Melbourne has a range of playgroups for families with children from birth to 6 years, operating in venues around the municipality.
Activities for children
As a city for all people of all ages City of Melbourne hosts a range of activities and events for children, their families, parents and carers year-round.
School holiday activities
Stay entertained during the holidays.
