Due to the Good Friday public holiday, Friday 3 April bin collections will occur on Saturday 4 April. The Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026.
Find out about the range of useful free support services we offer to all families with children aged 0-6 years.
Find out about the variety of school, kinder and childcare options available in the shire.
Find out about the school immunisation program coordinated by our Public and Environmental Health Unit.
Council has launched the Childcare Feasibility Study, an important step toward improving access to early childhood education and care across our community.
Find out about our Early Years Plan and related projects which aims to support the needs of families and children from 0 – 8 years.
Find out about our Middle Years Plan and related projects which aims to support the needs of families and children from 8 - 12 years.
Find out about fun activities for the kids around the shire.
A digital suite of creative and connective moments for parents and carers of new babies.