Information and advice for new parents, including breastfeeding, postnatal depression and baby capsule hire.

Maternal and Child Health nurses offer a range of information, advice and support about children's, women's and family health issues.

Playgroups help babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to socialise as they play and learn together.

The Council runs an enrolment service for four year old kindergarten programs in Hobsons Bay.

The Council runs 17 daytime immunisation sessions and one evening session per month. Vaccinations are available for pre-school children aged four, school children and adults.

Childcare options include family day care, long day care centres and an occasional care.

Information about the different services and support available for children with additional needs, including home and community care.

Join a toy library for a small yearly fee and borrow a variety of games and toys aimed at preschool children.

Contact details for primary and secondary schools in Hobsons Bay.

This program encourages and supports more children to participate in physical activity. Children walk to school led by an adult volunteer.

Contact details for before and after school care programs and school holiday programs.

This program aims to support and promote the health, wellbeing and togetherness of families who are experiencing significant difficulties.

Organisations that can help if you are victim of domestic violence.

Information about the policies and strategies that guide the Council's work to plan and provide services for children and their families.

Events, programs and topical issues of interest for families with children from birth to six years old in Hobsons Bay.

Kids - 'Go for your life' aims to reduce childhood obesity by promoting the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity.