Children and Families

Find important resources and information for children and families in our local area.

Council is committed to supporting families and children by providing and promoting local activities, events and services. We recognise the importance of fostering a safe and nurturing environment for families of all ages and stages.

Safety and Care of Children

Woollahra Council is committed to becoming a Child Safe Organisation and embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards across our organisation's culture and practices.

Children and Families - What's local?

Woollahra Preschool

Woollahra Preschool is committed to providing a high quality play-based curriculum that enables children to lay the foundations for success in life.

Child protection

Promoting child protection in our community is a priority. Find out about local support services and resources.

Skill Up

These information sessions, seminars and workshops are designed to enhance personal skills as well as parenting skills.

Woollahra Library and Children's Services

Woollahra Libraries provides quality children's resources, engaging events and vibrant spaces.

Playgrounds

Find a playground in your local area

Playgroups

Find a playgroup in your local area.

Early Education Centres

Education and care within the local area for children of all ages.

Venues For Hire

Looking for a space for a children's party, playgroup or more? We may have the venue for you.

Holdsworth Community Centre and Services

Located in Woollahra, Holdsworth provides a range of services to families with young children with the aim of assisting them to deal effectively with the daily demands of parenting.

Woollahra Children, Youth and Families Strategy and Action Plan

This Action Plan aims to ensure our community is inclusive and supportive of children and families. This document provides information on how Council works with families to build collaborative relationships.

Resources

Activities in the area

Children’s Library Activities - Children's activities and services provided by Woollahra Library.

Woollahra Playgroup 2025 - Uniting Heart and Soul’s playgroup for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers.

ellaslist - Directory of family activities and events.

Eastern Suburbs Activity Calendar - Find daily activities for kids in the Eastern Suburbs area.

Directory of Children’s Sports Activities - Sports activities, clubs and classes for children in and around the Woollahra Council area.

Directory of Children’s Activities and Classes - A variety of different music, arts and sports activities and classes for children.

Bondi Toy Library – A nonprofit service, Bondi Toy Library allows you to hire toys for Children up to 6 years of age.

Rose Bay Adventure Club – Run by Woollahra Sailing Club, this fun school holiday program runs daily during the school holidays for children aged 6-12 years.

Autism/Disability Support

Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT) – call 1800 277 328.

Reimagine Australia – call 9873 2593.

Lifestart Early Childhood Intervention support – call 1800 953 390.

Dental & Medical Care

Australian Dental Association NSW

NSW Health Oral Health

Southern Eastern Dental Clinic – free dental care for all people aged under 18 years. Call 1300 134 226, Monday to Friday for more information.

Child, Youth & Family Services | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District - Children, youth and family health services within the Southern Eastern Sydney district.

Helplines & Counselling

Lifeline – 24/7 counselling, call 131 114.

MensLine – 24/7 counselling, call 1300 78 99 78.

Breastfeeding Helpline – 24/7 service, call 1800 686 268.

Parentline – service available from 9am–9pm, Monday to Friday and 4pm–9pm on weekends. Call 1300 1300 52.

Red Nose Grief and Loss services – counselling for people who have experienced the death of a baby or child. Call 1300 308 307.

Child Protection Helpline – call 132 111 if you think a child is at risk of abuse, open 24/7.

NSW Mental Health Line – call 1800 011 511.

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline – service available every day from 7am–midnight, call 1800 882 436.

MotherSafe – service for pregnancy and breastfeeding, available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Call 02 9382 6539 (Sydney Metropolitan Area) or 1800 647 848 (Non-Metropolitan Area)

Parenting Resources

SKAI – Information on vaccination during pregnancy

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby – comprehensive information, health advice, resources and referral information for new and expectant parents.

Raising Children Network – parenting information that encompasses pregnancy, newborns and the stages of child and adolescent development.

Support for Fathers – online workshops, information and resources.

Centre of Perinatal Excellence – offers support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent and provides specific resources for mothers, fathers and partners.

Positive Parenting Program | Triple P - Advice and courses for parents to help build healthy familial relationships

Home Safety | kidsafe Australia - Advice on how to improve the safety of your home for children

Young People

Find more information for young people and teenagers on Council’s Young People webpage.

Enquiries

For more information, please contact:

Telephone: 9391 7000
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au