Family, youth and children
We offer the following programs, events and services
City of Port Phillip invites you to join us at our
Children's Week Celebration
When: 2 to 4.30 pm - Wednesday 22 October
Where: Skinner's Adventure Playground 211 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. APG Members are welcome to attend as usual!
Ongoing Support and Assistance
We understand that life can present challenges at any time, and accessing the right support is essential. The City of Port Phillip is here to help, and we’ve compiled a list of internal council services and external support hotlines to provide you with the assistance you need.
Council Services
The City of Port Phillip is here to help families during the holiday period. If you need support, please contact our ASSIST service to connect with the Family Support team.
External Crisis and Support Services
In an emergency or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 for Police and/or Ambulance assistance.
If council services are unavailable or additional support is needed, these external organisations provide crucial assistance. The following crisis and counselling services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including public holidays:
Childcare and kindergarten facility upgrades
Child Safe Standards
The City of Port Phillip is a committed Child Safe organisation. Our commitment is to ensure that a culture of child safety is embedded into our practices and processes. Every child accessing City of Port Phillip has the right to feel and be safe. For further information please click on Child Safe Standards.
Contact us
Our Family, Youth and Children team is here to help.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip.
Phone: 03 9209 6777