Bundoora

Bundoora Family

From meeting farm animals and trying school-holiday sports to joining a playgroup or seeking specialised care, families can find a useful mix of activities and support in Bundoora. Options span babies through to young adults, with several programs giving parents and carers a chance to participate, learn or connect.

🌟 Family outings and school-holiday activities

Bundoora Park Farm

Spend time with farm animals at the City of Darebin’s urban farm, then make use of the play spaces, picnic areas and café facilities. Education activities add another way for children to learn during a visit. General admission and annual memberships are available, while carers or companions with a valid card receive free entry.

Bundoora Park Farm School Holiday Program

Children from Prep to Year 6 can join supervised activities, spend time with farm animals and take a wildlife-park ride on selected autumn, winter and spring holiday dates. This is a drop-off and pick-up program rather than a whole-family visit. Bookings generally open around five weeks before each holiday period.

La Trobe Sport Holiday Camps

School-holiday camps at La Trobe University’s Melbourne Campus in Bundoora give children aged 5–12 opportunities to get active. Programs combine aquatic and dry activities, with aquatic and multi-sport camps available from age seven. Families can choose single-day or multi-day bookings to suit their plans.

🪄 Playgroups and early-years connection

Concord Playgroup Bundoora

Parents and carers stay and join their children for unstructured play at this not-for-profit community playgroup at 9 Cameron Parade. Two-hour sessions are held across weekdays, giving young children room to explore while adults meet other local families. Enrolment operates through a waitlist when trial places open; current term fees and concession rates are published by the playgroup.

Niño Early Learning Adventures Bundoora Playgroup

Children aged 0–5 can take part in free fortnightly sessions led by an early childhood educator. Sensory and messy play, art, exploration, books, music and group songs offer plenty of variety, followed by a shared fruit snack. Families are asked to RSVP before attending.

Explorers Playgroup

Bundoora Presbyterian Church hosts this school-term playgroup on Wednesday and Thursday mornings for families with young children. Numbers are limited, so parents and carers should contact the group and confirm a place before visiting.

🎯 Youth programs and connection

Bundy Youth

Secondary-school students can attend this Friday-night program during school terms. Run by Bundoora Presbyterian Church, it includes interactive Bible study, shared meals, games, activities and camps. Families can use the youth contact published by the church to ask about participation and upcoming sessions.

Innovation Youth Centre

This Bundoora-based not-for-profit supports young people aged 10–25 through youth development, programs and individual support. Its areas of work include school disengagement, employment, homelessness, disability, mental health, family and social relationships, and crime prevention. As some past services depend on funding and may not currently operate, contact the centre to confirm which programs are available.

❤ Parenting and family wellbeing

Darebin Maternal and Child Health – Darebin North East Community Hub

Families can book free, confidential Maternal and Child Health appointments at the Bundoora hub. City of Darebin nurses provide support around children’s health, development and wellbeing, as well as parenting concerns and childhood behaviour. Visits are by appointment rather than drop-in.

Northpark Private Hospital Early Parenting Unit

Parents with babies under 12 months can access a hospital-based early-parenting program covering sleep and settling, feeding, routines and individual care planning. Therapeutic sessions and day or overnight assistance are available, along with early-parenting day programs. Entry and enquiries are managed through the unit’s intake process.

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre – Family and Relationship Service

This regional service supports migrant families with children up to 18 who live across Melbourne’s north, including Bundoora. Assistance can focus on children and young people’s wellbeing, social connection and referrals. Group work may include Parenting in a New Culture sessions, subject to current program arrangements.

🧩 Child development and therapy

CHATS Kids Therapy

Children can access speech and occupational therapy through individual sessions and group programs, with guidance available for families. The Watch Me Grow playgroup is designed for children from six months to five years. CHATS also runs Life Ready for people aged 18 and over, and families may enquire without first obtaining a referral.

Healthy Young Minds

This Bundoora paediatric allied-health practice works with children and adolescents. Available disciplines include psychology and speech, alongside learning and education assessments and therapies. New clients enter through the practice’s appointment-request process, and waiting times may vary.

Klint Kids

Infants, children and adolescents with movement challenges or neurological disability can access paediatric physiotherapy at the Bundoora clinic. Therapy uses play and movement to build skills, with families involved in practice and support during transitions.

📌 Before you book or visit

• Check age and school-year limits: eligibility varies considerably, particularly for holiday camps, youth activities and baby-focused programs.
• Confirm your place: several offerings use bookings, intake processes, RSVPs, waitlists or advance contact rather than accepting walk-ins.
• Ask about access: discuss mobility, communication, sensory, dietary or companion needs directly with the provider before attending.
• Review current costs and inclusions: fees, concessions, memberships and multi-day arrangements can differ between activities.
• Clarify supervision: check whether adults remain with children or whether the activity operates as a supervised drop-off program.

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