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Children and families

 

Maternal and Child Health

Free Maternal and Child Health services are offered via appointment to families.

Immunisation Program

Age requirements, dates, waiting times and what to bring along when you get your child immunised.

Kindergarten Programs

There are several kindergarten services available throughout Indigo Shire. You can find details here as well as information on the 2 years of Kindergarten that are funded through the Victorian Government.

Childcare

Currently five child care centres operate in our Shire.

Beechworth Childcare and Kindergarten Occupancy Lease

Information on the Beechworth Childcare and Kindergarten occupancy lease, answers to your questions and what happens next.

Out of Hours School Care

Services are available in our Shire for before, after and holiday school care.

Beechworth Early Years Planning Project

Council worked with a community working group to identify a suitable location for a new childcare and kindergarten facility in Beechworth based on the Beechworth Early Years Hub Feasibility Report.

Sport and recreation

Information on our sporting facilities, walking tracks, skate parks and swimming pools.

Children's Week 2025

We look forward to celebrating Children's Week in October 2025.

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Phone: 1300 365 003
Email: info@indigoshire.vic.gov.au 

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2 Kurrajong Way
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Beechworth VIC 3747
1300 365 003

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