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The Swan Hill Rural City Council provides and supports the following range of services to families with children aged from birth to twelve years:
- Maternal & Child Health
- Family Day Care
- Preschool Facilities
- Out of School Hours Care
- After School Hours Care
- Vacation Care
Under the goal of Sustainable Communities, Council desires to foster the development of children, and to contribute to the health and wellbeing of families within the municipality.
Family and Children’s services are accessible throughout the municipality, with Maternal and Child Health services available in 9 locations. Out of Schools Hours care is provided in Swan Hill and Robinvale, while Council maintains 7 preschools within the municipality. Family Day Care careproviders are located in and around 8 townships, giving broad coverage to families in the municipality.
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Out of School Hours Care |
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Out of School Hours Services are programs designed to provide supervised quality child care for primary school aged children in a supervised, relaxed, safe and fun environment providing positive social opportunities. The programs cater for the children |
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Maternal and Child Health |
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The Maternal and Child Health Service is a free primary health service, available to all families with children from birth to school age entry. The service is staffed by Maternal and Child Health Nurses who are registered general nurses with qualifications |
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Family Day Care |
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Family Day Care offers quality child care for young children in the home of a registered care provider. The service is available for children aged between birth and 12 years of age. Family Day Care provides an extended home environment for your child |
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Playgroups in Swan Hill |
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Although Council does not provide public playgroups, it recognizes that they 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 |
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