Family, Youth & Children
Occasional Care, Playgroups and Toy Libraries
Occasional Care
Southport Playhouse
415 Graham Street, Port Melbourne
Southport Playhouse is a non-profit, parent run community Child Care Centre located at the Port Melbourne Family and Children's Hub on the grounds of Port Melbourne Primary School.
Southport Playhouse offers childcare for toddlers from 18 months and preschool children as follows:
- Monday and Wednesday - A permanent occasional care program runs from 9.30am - 12.30pm, during school term times. Places are offered on a pre-booked basis and paid per term in advance.
- Tuesday and Friday - Occasional care is offered year round (with a break at the end of the year) from 9.30am -12.00pm. Parents are rostered on duty to assist with these sessions.
- Thursday - A kinder program is run for 3-5 year old children from 9.30am -12.30pm during school term times. Children may attend on either or both days.
For further information please contact Breanna on 0411 228 921 or southportplayhouse@gmail.com (website coming soon).
Elwood/St Kilda Neighbourhood House 87 Tennyson Street, Elwood
- Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm (school terms only)
- Booking 24 hrs in advance
- To book call 9531 1954
Playgroups
What is a playgroup?
Playgroups provide parents and caregivers with the opportunity to meet new people, gain support and exchange parenting ideas. They allow babies, toddlers and preschoolers to socialise as they play and learn together. All playgroups are different but the emphasis is on fun and friendship. For more information visit: Playgroup Victoria.
Join a playgroup
Click here to find a playgroup in your area: Playgroups in Port Phillip.
Start a playgroup
All you need is a couple of friends and a place to meet. Click here for more: Start a playgroup.
If you need assistance with:
- Locating and joining a playgroup.
- Starting a new playgroup.
- Links with other support agencies.
- Early childhood resources.
- General information and support.
Contact the Family, Youth and Children Services Department on (03) 9209-6340.
Toy Libraries
There are a number of toy libraries operating within the City of Port Phillip. Toy libraries are membership-based and enable members to borrow toys for their children (0 - 8 years of age) during weekly borrowing times, in exchange for a modest yearly fee and assisting with the operation of the library.
Contact details for local toy libraries are:
Elwood Toy Library
Elwood/St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 87 Tennyson Street
Contact: Simon Hall (03) 9531 1679
Opening Hours:
- Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am
- Friday 9.30am-11.30am
- Saturday 9.30am-11.30am
Middle Park Toy Library (formerly Emerald Hill)
Middle Park Community Centre, 256 Richardson Street
Contact: 0448 902 378
Opening hours:
- Tuesday 9.30am- 11.00am
- Saturday 9.00am - 10.30am
middleparktoylibrary@gmail.com
Port Melbourne Toy Library
Port Melbourne Family & Children's Hub,
located at the Port Melbourne Family and Children’s Centre near Port Melbourne Primary School
corner of Clark and Graham Streets.
Contact Sophie: 0428 899 618
Opening hours:
- Monday 10.00am – 11.00am
- Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am
