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Two women and a child outside the parent place building on Sturt Street

At Parent Place, everyone is welcome. Parent Place helps families with young children to thrive, providing play-based learning, social and community connection and helpful information in an inclusive and safe space. When you visit a Parent Place location, you will be greeted by our friendly volunteers and staff. You can enjoy daily activities a fun range of toys and activities to support your child’s learning and development and welcoming s...

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Call-out for volunteers at Parent Place

Parent Place volunteer, Val has always felt a strong connection to children and says volunteering at Parent Place following her retirement is her way to reconnect with children and families.

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Helping parents and guardians understand vaping

Parents and guardians who are keen to know more about a growing health risk for their young children and teenagers are encouraged to attend free information sessions supported by the City of Ballarat.‘Vaping Decoded: Empowering parents in the vaping conversation’ is a free one-hour webinar aimed at parents who are eager to learn more about e-cigarettes and vaping.The session is conducted by Blurred Minds, a team of Griffith University experts tha...

Babies at playgroup

A playgroup is a group of parents, carers and their children aged five and under, who meet to play, socialise and have fun.

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Sleep and Settling Program

Our free Maternal and Child Heath Nurse run programs offer different options and supports for families to address sleep concerns for children aged 0-5 years.

Family Day Care

Family Day Care

City of Ballarat currently provide Family Day Care in Canadian, Magpie, Delacombe, Winter Valley, Sebastopol, Alfredton and Lucas.

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Volunteer with us

Volunteering is very important in our community. You can join hundreds of local volunteers who regularly give their time and energy to help others.

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Parent Place seeking volunteers this National Volunteer Week

City of Ballarat’s Parent Place is seeking dedicated Ballarat people to support local children and families by volunteering and giving a helping hand at the centre. Parent Place is a free service in our region providing connections to family services, a safe space in the middle of town, and help and support for families and carers. Families can also visit Parent Place to feed and change their children and have a play or so...

On the left, a young boy sits in a woman's lap and on the right, City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson is seated on the ground and holds an open picture storybook.

Parent Place services to reach more members of the community

More Ballarat parents and carers are set to have access to vital support as the City of Ballarat takes its Parent Place services across Ballarat. The Parent Place Outreach project will trial extending many of the services currently offered beyond the Sturt Street site, aiming to reach more families in need of assistance. The trial was made possible by funding through VicHealth, with the City of Ballarat to also work closely with...

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Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and immunisation services are running. The team has a COVIDSafe plan and protective measures in place to keep our community and staff healthy and safe. Both programs have health screening questions you’ll need to answer when you arrive.Please do not attend your appointment if yourself or someone in your household is unwell. Phone 5320 5720 to talk to the team or reschedule an appointment.