If your child is unwell, call your local GP or 000 (triple zero) if a life threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.
At your appointment our Maternal and child health nurses will work with your family to help you care for your child until they are ready to start school.
Here's how to book your child’s next Key Age and Stage Appointment.
You may book an appointment if you:
If you moved here recently from another Council area, from overseas or interstate, join our MCH service.
Contact us on 9840 9188 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm, or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
Remember to bring your child's Health, Learning and Development Record (the green book) with you to your appointment along with nappy bag changing equipment.
Contact us on 9840 9188 as soon as possible if you need to cancel or are running late. We can then reschedule your appointment.
Login to your Medicare online account or myGov to access your history records and certificate for childcare or school enrolment.
We provide advice for children who:
Our immunisation nurses can:
There is an administration fee of $25 per child.
We need your child's past immunisation records. Overseas records must be in English or have an official English translation.
These organisations can help translate your records:
You can request catch up advice online.
At Doncaster Maternal and Child Health Centre, we offer free support to families with children. Discover opening hours and how to get there.
If your child is unwell, call your local GP or call 000 (triple zero) if a life-threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24-hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108
We are located adjacent to Civic Offices in MC Square on level 1
By car
By bus
Alight at Manningham Civic Centre bus stop via:
At Tunstall Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover our opening hours and how to get there.
If your child is unwell, call your local GP or 000 (triple zero) if a life threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
Your MCH appointment will be held at a new location from 24 April 2023.
From 24 April 2023 all new and existing appointments will be rescheduled to one of our other
MCH Centres in Manningham. If you have an existing appointment during this time, you will
receive a SMS reminder with the updated MCH centre and address that you are to attend.
Tunstall Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109 (Corner of Maggs Street and Russell Crescent)
We are located next to Tunstall Square Preschool. Enter at gate on Maggs Street or from car park on Russell Street.
By car
By bus
At Deep Creek Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover our opening hours and how to get there.
If your child is unwell, call your local GP or 000 (triple zero) if a life threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
510-518 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Baby Hub is closed until further notice. For support and advice on parenting, breast and bottle feeding, visit Raising Children.
We are located within the Deep Creek Children’s Centre
By car
By bus
Alight at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd bus stop via:
At Templestowe Lower Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover opening hours and how to get there.
If your child is unwell, call your local GP or 000 (triple zero) if a life threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
293-297 Manningham Rd, Templestowe Lower VIC 3107 (Corner of Manningham Road and Balmoral Avenue)
We are located close to the Macedon Square shopping precinct.
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Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.
The Healthy City Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
Visit our local markets or shopping centres for a little bit of retail therapy and to explore our local arts, crafts, fashion, food and drink.
Local markets are held on a regular basis within our community offering a wide range of fresh produce, crafts, homewares and more.
We have a range of local shopping experiences close to home that suit a variety of budgets and needs. From dog grooming to enjoying a tasty lunch, our friendly traders provide excellent service and are happy to help. Discover some of our great shopping locations today.
The mighty Yarra River winds its way through Manningham, where walking and cycling trails hug the banks. Get out into the fresh air with those you love and have an adventure beneath the gum trees.
Enjoy jogging and cycling opportunities along our regions trails.
Encounter native flora and fauna on the Mullum Mullum Trail and cross the suspension bridge at Finns Reserve and you may even be lucky enough to spot a platypus in the Yarra. Continue onto the Main Yarra Trail you can ride your bicycle all the way to the city or complete a 42km circuit by joining the Koonung Trail and the Eastlink Trail back to your starting point.
Your four-legged friend can join you on a lead in the outdoors at a range of parks across Manningham. Explore Banksia Park in Bulleen, Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte, Ruffey Lake Park or Westerfolds Park in Templestowe.
Find adventure at Wombat Bend. The massive adventure playground and maze provides adventures for the whole family. On the banks of the Yarra for that extra special day, it’s dog friendly with outdoor cooking facilities, a fitness station and so much more.
The fenced wonguim wilam is located in Warrandyte and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. This newly upgraded playspace includes a range of play opportunities to discover as well as a new picnic shelter, barbeque and plenty of furniture and grassy open space to enjoy.
Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Follow the Yarra River through Stiggants Reserve - it is instantly relaxing and calming and there are colourful artworks to enjoy along the path. Dip your toes in the water, try your hand at fishing or grab a canoe and paddle down the river to Pound Bend Reserve and Warrandyte State Park for a truly unique experience.
Encounter Australian wildlife, with koalas, wombats and kangaroos amongst the mighty gum trees of Currawong Bush Reserve. Native flora in bloom, bright red bottle brushes, sunny yellow wattles, and so much more photogenic subjects for your keen eye. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Offering eight different walking trails, you can get out there, explore nature and take a moment to breathe in this escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in this oasis in the heart of the suburbs.
Find your local outdoor adventure in Manningham.
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Kindergarten is a great way to prepare your 3 or 4 year old child for school and helps them develop:
Our programs helps your child and is also a great opportunity for you to develop links with the community and other families.
We have several local kindergarten programs that includes:
Select the suburb to see the full list of schools in that area, their address and contact number.
| School | Address | Phone |
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5 Derreck Avenue, |
9850 9528 |
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Creative Play Childcare and Early Learning Centre |
1 Templestowe Road, |
9852 3277 |
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1-3 Estelle Street, |
9850 3500 |
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Manningham Road Early Learning Centre |
60 Manningham Road, |
9850 2791 |
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Moresby Avenue Child Care and Early Learning Centre |
6 Moresby Avenue, |
9850 7755 |
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3 Vista Street, |
9850 4043 |
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106 Templestowe Road, |
9850 1777 |
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92 Rocklea Road, |
9850 8486 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Dinky's Early Learning Centre |
97 High Street, |
9857 8204 |
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Basement Level 1, Suite 11A, 687 Doncaster Road, |
9848 3727 |
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18 Studley Street, |
9857 6774 |
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Doncaster Early Learning Child Care Centre |
20 Turana Street, |
9840 2857 |
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MC Square, 687 Doncaster Road |
9840 9255 |
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6 High Street, |
9857 8123 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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A.C.E. Childcare and Kindergarten |
2 Renshaw Street, |
9840 1488 |
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Andersons Creek Road Early Learning Centre |
160 Anderson Creek Road, |
9842 6971 |
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2 Damala Street, |
9842 6411 |
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Cat Jump Pre-School |
88 Polaris Drive, |
9842 5992 |
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Deep Creek Pre-School |
510 Blackburn Road, |
9842 9002 |
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Deep Creek Childcare and Kindergarten |
510-518 Blackburn Road, |
9842 1666 |
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53 Victoria Street, |
9848 7737 |
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Doncaster East Day Care and Kindergarten |
84 Blackburn Road, |
9842 3900 |
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Doncaster East Pre-School |
4 Montgomery Street, |
9842 1409 |
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Good Start Early Learning Centre |
76 Anderson Creek Road, |
9842 1544 |
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Gloryland Childcare and Kinder |
952 – 954 Doncaster Road, |
9841 8228 |
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58-60 Larnoo Drive, |
9841 9556 |
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Minikins Kindergarten and Childcare Centre |
13 Leeds Street, |
9842 9777 |
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MyKidz Early Learning Centre |
81 George Street, |
9841 7974 |
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Tunstall Square Kindergarten |
Corner Tunstall Road and Maggs Street, |
9842 9655 |
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Warrandyte Road Early Learning Centre |
100 Deep Creek Drive, |
9846 1168 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Carey Grammar Preschool |
9 Era Court, |
9842 2166 |
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Donvale Pre-School |
7 Florence Avenue, |
9874 6848 |
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Donvale Childcare and Kindergarten |
11 Mitcham Road, |
9841 7066 |
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Montessori Early Education Centre |
36a Mitcham Road , |
9841 0800 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Lower Templestowe Pre-School |
107 Swanston Street, |
9850 6142 |
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Templestowe Heights Pre-School |
64 Fyfe Drive, |
9850 5915 |
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Templestowe Valley Pre-School |
3 Birchwood Avenue, |
9850 8424 |
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Templestowe World of Learning |
247-249 High Street, |
9850 9777 |
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Twin Hills Pre-School |
39 Mayfair Avenue, |
9850 8157 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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First Grammar - Park Orchards |
239 Warrandyte Road, |
9876 1885 |
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Park Orchards Pre-School |
570 Park Road, |
9876 1618 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Cuddly Bear Childcare and Kindergarten |
Corner Swilk and Parker Streets, |
9846 4011 |
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Imagine Applied Education Services Early Learning Centre |
1 Niland Rise, |
9846 3425 |
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Noni’s Nursery |
1 Hillcroft Drive, |
9846 3592 |
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3 Swilk Street, |
9846 2867 |
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Yarra Valley Preschool Inc |
34 Hakea Street , |
9846 1836 |
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Warrandyte and District Kindergarten |
Taroona Avenue, |
9844 3363 |
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Warrandyte Child Care and Preschool Centre |
Masonic Avenue, |
9844 1205 |
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Burch Memorial Pre-School |
Old Yarra Road, |
9722 1639 |
We don’t have a central enrolment service. Most kindergartens suggest you enrol your child in the month they turn 2. To enrol your child, contact the enrolment officer at the kindergarten of your choice.
Visit Manningham Maps to find a local Kindergartens near you.
We have several programs for children and families that need extra support. This can include a children who:
The state government funded preschool field officer service program can help a child that needs extra assistance. If they’re attending a funded kindergarten program, they can get support that includes:
To make a referral, download and complete our referral and consent form:
For more info about the preschool field officer program, you can contact us via email.
The inclusion support program aims to grow the capacity of education and care services to include all children. Delivery of the program is by the community childcare association, in partnership with KU children’s services and Yooralla. This agency is the Victorian Inclusion Agency.
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We recommend families visit a range of childcare services to choose the most suitable one for your child’s needs.
Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a childcare service:
Contact us for more information on childcare in Manningham.
Visit Manningham Maps to find a local Childcare centre near you or check the list below:
Early Years at MC Square
Early Years offers full time care from birth to 5 years of age. We are the only Manningham owned early childhood education and care service.
| Location | Address | Phone |
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Bulleen Kids Early Learning Centre |
60 Manningham Road, |
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Creative Play Childcare and Early Learning Centre |
1 Templestowe Road, |
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6 Moresby Avenue, |
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106 Templestowe Road, |
| Location | Address | Phone |
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Aquarena Aquatic Centre Childcare Centre |
139 Williamsons Road, |
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| 104 Church Road, Doncaster |
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Doncaster Early Learning Child Care Centre |
20 Turana Street, |
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Basement Level 1, |
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1 Lauer St, Doncaster |
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MyKidz Early Learning Centre |
97 High Street, |
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6 High Street, |
| Location | Address | Phone |
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Good Start Early Learning Centre |
76-78 Andersons Creek Road, |
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A.C.E. Child Care Centre |
2 Renshaw Street, |
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Deep Creek Childcare Centre |
510-518 Blackburn Road, |
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Doncaster East Day Care and Kindergarten |
84 Blackburn Road, |
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Gloryland Childcare and Kinder |
952-954 Doncaster Road, |
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Andersons Creek Road Early Learning Centre |
160 Andersons Creek Road, |
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Minikins Kindergarten and Child Care Centre |
13 Leeds Street, |
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MyKidz |
81 George Street, |
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Pines Learning |
520 Blackburn Road, |
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Guardian Childcare and Education Doncaster East |
100 Deep Creek Drive, |
| Location | Address | Phone |
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Donvale Early Learning Centre |
11 Mitcham Road, |
| Alpha Omega Early Education | 1 Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe |
9846 3592 |
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Cuddly Bear Templestowe Early Learning Centre |
Corner Swilk and Parker Streets, |
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Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe |
1 Niland Rise, |
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Leading Bees Montessori and Early Learning centre |
14 Aloha Gardens, Templestowe |
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Warrandyte Child Care and Preschool Centre |
2 Masonic Avenue, |
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
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Wonga Park Community Cottage Child Care Centre |
Unit 1, 9-13 Old Yarra Road, |
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Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested slime recipe.
Kids can take home their own creation and recipe.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
Come join in the fun at the ever-popular Manningham Family Festival at Finns Reserve.
This annual community event features kids' attractions like pony rides, a jumping castle, a merry-go-round, and a baby animal farm.
On stage, we celebrate our community’s talent with six hours of performances from over 100 local adult and children's entertainers.
There are also 50 community and craft stalls, and a wide selection of food stalls to enjoy.
This day is always fun for all the family, from babies and toddlers to bigger children, teenagers, parents, grandparents and even the dog!
Bring the kids down to the Warrandyte Library these school holidays for free face painting.
Activities will include traditional face painting and temporary glitter tattoos.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
UPDATE: The Saturday program has been cancelled due to high fire risk. Friday and Sunday will go ahead as planned.
The festival is all about family fun: concerts and camel rides, waterslides and whacky races.
Other events include a billy cart derby, kids' market, battle of the bands, a film feast, Rotary Art Show and so much more.
For more information, go to the Warrandyte Festival website
There are many great public and private schools in our community. Learn more about these schools by visiting the links below.
| School Name | Suburb |
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WARRANDYTE 3113 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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DONCASTER 3108 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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DONCASTER 3108 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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PARK ORCHARDS 3114 |
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TEMPLESTOWE 3106 |
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TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 3107 |
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TEMPLESTOWE 3106 |
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BULLEEN 3105 |
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WARRANDYTE 3113 |
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WONGA PARK 3115 |
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BULLEEN 3105 |
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DONCASTER 3109 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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DONVALE 3111 |
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TEMPLESTOWE 3106 |
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PARK ORCHARDS 3114 |
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TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 3107 |
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DONVALE 3111 |
| School Name | Suburb |
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DONCASTER 3108 |
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DONCASTER EAST 3109 |
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TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 3107 |
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WARRANDYTE 3113 |
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DONVALE 3111 |
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BULLEEN 3105 |
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DONVALE 3111 |
| School Name | Suburb |
|---|---|
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DONVALE 3111 |
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BULLEEN 3107 |
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The Grand Family Funday is an event for all age groups.
It will include fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together. Other activities will include a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and tea and coffee.
It is a being held on National Grandparents' Day and is a free event, open to everyone.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
Come and join in the fun with free activities at The Pines these school holidays.
Test your skills at our mini golf course.
Kids are encouraged to dress in their footy gear for the activity.
Located near Specsavers. No bookings required, just turn up.
