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Children, Young People and their Families

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Explore the services and opportunities we provide for children, young people, and their families. If you're a young person who lives, studies, works or recreates in the City of Maribyrnong, you might also like to check out our Phoenix Youth Centre site.

Maternal and Child Health Services

Find information about the vital services that Maternal and Child Health Services provides to the community.

Central Registration System

At My Kindergarten

Together with your child, discover our At My Kindergarten video and storybook to help prepare for childcare and Kindergarten.

Children's Services in Maribyrnong

Find your nearest maternal and child health centre, early learning centres, primary schools and much more.

Passport to Play

Passport to Play is an exciting new interactive resource to encourage play and creativity, created for children and co-designed by children. Click here for more information.

Immunisations

Find important information about our immunisations program.

Playgroups

Find information about playgroups and how to start a playgroup of your very own.

Parenting in Maribyrnong

Find out about local sessions that will support your parenting.

Planning for the Future

Find information about how Council is planning for early years services in the future.

Early Start Kindergarten

Find information about the Early Start Kindergarten Program and if your child is eligible.

Resources for Parents

Find a selection of useful online resources for parents.

Phoenix Youth Centre

Check out our Phoenix Youth Centre site for programs and activities for young people aged 12 to 25 years of age.

Strategy for Children, Young People and their Families 2030

Find what guides our work to ensure that children, young people and their families thrive in the City of Maribyrnong.

Child Friendly Cities and Communities Charter

Find information about the Victorian Charter for Child Friendly Cities and Communities.

Engaging Children in Decision Making: A Guide for Consulting Children

The guide is a practical resource for all professionals and organisations that affirms the importance of including the voices of children in the planning, design and evaluation of strategies, environments, and programs.