Family Services
Health services
Maternal and child health services are available through your local Council. These services are free for all families with children from birth to school entry age. They offer health information, immunisation, and advice about child development, parenting and nutrition for young children.
Playgroups
Wimmera Councils and community-based organisations provide facilitated playgroups which provide regular opportunities for social interaction for children and parents.
Childcare
There are many types of full-time and part-time child care services available for children too young to go to school and for outside of school hours. Suitable child care places can be difficult to find and it is recommended that you investigate options well before they are needed.
Youth
The Wimmera Council run a broad range of programs and services for young people with activities involving music, drama, outdoors and social gatherings. There are youth festivals in the Wimmera and also centres where young people can visit and spend time with other people their own age.
Family Welfare
Welfare agencies help people who are experiencing difficulties or disadvantage to overcome their problems. Generally their assistance is short-term and available for people experiencing serious disadvantage.
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