Ascot Vale

Ascot Vale Family

📌 Families in Ascot Vale can find story sessions, holiday activities, early-years care, swimming and youth programs close to home. There are also practical pathways to developmental, carer and family violence support when more specialised help is needed.

✨ Play, learning and school holidays

Moonee Valley Libraries – Early Literacy at Ascot Vale Library

At 165 Union Road, the library runs Baby Rhyme Time for babies up to 18 months, Toddler Time for ages 18 months to three years, and Preschool Storytime for ages three to five. Sessions take place during school terms and do not require bookings.

Wingate Avenue Community Centre – School Holiday Programs

Children aged five to 12 can join no-cost activities during each term break at 13a Wingate Avenue. Sessions generally last one to two hours; contact the centre for the current program and activity details.

Ascot Kindergarten

This community-managed, not-for-profit kindergarten at 1 West Street offers play-based programs for three- and four-year-olds. Enrolment is through Moonee Valley City Council’s Central Registration Scheme, and places may be limited.

Moonee Valley City Council – Supported Playgroups

Free, facilitated playgroups operate in Ascot Vale during school terms for eligible families with children from birth to school age. Eligibility includes holding a Health Care Card or having a health professional’s referral. A Wednesday session is listed at Wingate Avenue Community Centre’s Community Shed; ask the council’s supported playgroup contact about suitability.

🏊 Recreation and youth connections

Ascot Vale Leisure Centre – Women’s Only Swimming

Weekly sessions welcome women and girls, along with boys aged seven and under. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian, while children under five must remain within arm’s reach during recreational play. Check current session arrangements and entry fees before visiting.

Valley Youth – Youth Groups and Programs

Young people across Moonee Valley can explore creative, environmental, LGBTIQA+ and youth-participation activities. Avenue Productions and the Young People’s Committee welcome ages 12–25, while Rainbow Valley is for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 15–25. Registration of interest is required. The free TAC L2P program supports eligible learner drivers aged 16–21 and, in some circumstances, up to 23.

❤ Early parenting, development and carer support

Moonee Valley City Council – Maternal and Child Health Service

Local centres are listed at 147 Maribyrnong Road and 13A Wingate Avenue. The service also provides a free New Parent Group for Moonee Valley residents, with partners welcome, and appointment-only breastfeeding support from a maternal and child health nurse.

First Choice Allied Health – Speech Pathology

Based at 486 Mt Alexander Road, this practice supports children and adults with speech, language, fluency, literacy, social communication, swallowing and fussy eating. It states that it is an NDIS provider.

Carers Victoria – Strengthening Parent Support Program

Nearby in Flemington, this free monthly program connects parents and carers of children with disability or developmental delay, whether or not the child is on the NDIS. The person receiving care may attend, the venue has wheelchair access, and one-to-one support is available for discussing concerns such as NDIS plans.

🛡 Family violence crisis support

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

Safe Steps provides confidential, statewide crisis support for people experiencing family or domestic violence in Victoria, including those with children and pets. Its response line operates 24 hours a day on 1800 015 188, and email support is available at safesteps@safesteps.org.au.

✅ Before you attend

• Confirm current dates, availability and costs, particularly for holiday and swimming activities.
• Check age limits and whether a parent or carer must stay and supervise.
• Ask about accessibility or individual support needs before booking.
• Allow time for registrations, eligibility checks, referrals or appointments where required.

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