Resources for families and children

Local programs, services and support for families with children aged 0-12 years.

Visit: Melton City Council Families and Children

Practical information for Victorian parents and carers to support their child's learning needs. Includes information about child care, kindergarten and school.

Visit: Department of Education

Provides realiable, up to date health information for children and families. In the case of an emergency, call 000.

Visit: The Royal Children's Hospital

Parenting articles, advice and support from leading Australian experts. Includes development information, play and learning activity ideas for babies and children of all ages.

Visit: Raising Children Network

Information, advice and resources to support parents and carers through every stage, from parenting through to parenting teens.

Visit: Kidspot

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is a state-wide Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) servicing children, young people, families, and community members.

Visit: VACCA

Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe online.

Visit: esafety Commissioner

Get inspired with the Melton City Council 30 Days of Play for babies, toddlers, preschools and primary school aged children.

0-12 months 30 Days of Play Activity Sheet(PDF, 174KB)

1-5 years 30 Days of Play Activity Sheet(PDF, 190KB)

5-12 years 30 Days of Play Activity Sheet(PDF, 189KB)

Features over 100 pre-recorded learning activities and workshops for all ages.

Visit: Melton Learning Directory YouTube Channel

Articles, audio and video resources aligned with Australian early years curriculum areas. 

Visit: ABC Kids Early Education

Explore the City of Melton with this free app covering local events and activities, dining options, special offers and more.

Visit: Melton City Much More

Regular early years programs including Baby Bounce, Toddler Time and Storytime session

Visit: Early Years Programs

Programs and activities specifically for children including Read, Sing, Chat and Little STEAMers, after school programs and online resources for younger readers.

Visit: Kids Corner

Explore the e-collection of books, magazines, music and films.

Visit: e-collection

Easy access to local social and support groups, face to face and online learning programs, accredited courses, special events and more.

Visit: Melton Learning Directory

A monthly performing arts and literacy program for babies, toddlers and preschool children, and their parents and caregivers.

Visit: Imagination Magic

•  Lifeline- 13 11 14
•  Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36
•  Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
•  Mens Line - 1300 78 99 78
•  Care in Mind- 1300 096 269

 Information and resources to support mental wellbeing

Visit: Headspace

Online mental health organisation supporting young people and their families

Visit: Reachout

Mental health and emotional wellbeing support for Australian infants, children, adolescents and families.

Visit: Emerging Minds

An independent non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them they help they need to thrive.

Visit: Child Mind Institute

Accessible, life long tools to support healthy minds.

Visit: Smiling Minds