Family and Children Services Family and Children Services

Council facilitates a number of regular programs aimed at parents and children within the region.

Maranoa Parenting Van

Maranoa Parenting Van is a free mobile parenting facility available for hire at community events across the Maranoa region.

The purpose built van provides a clean and safe environment for parents to feed and change young children while attending community events.

Features of the facility include:

  • a breastfeeding lounge
  • infant food preparation area
  • unisex toilet
  • baby change facility
  • cold drinking water

For more information download the Maranoa Parenting Van brochure or contact Council on 1300 007 662.

New Parent Cafe

New Parent Cafe is for parents with babies under 12 months who want to:

  • Relax with a coffee and chat with other parents
  • Meet other new parents
  • Share ideas and experiences
  • Access relevant parent information

New Parent Cafe occurs every Tuesday from 9am to 11am at the Cafe Library Lounge in the Roma Community Arts Centre.

For more information contact Community & Allied Health on 4624 2977.

 

Storytelling Sessions

Storytelling sessions for toddlers are held at select libraries throughout the Maranoa, with a different theme each week!

Mitchell Library
9.30am on the first Tuesday of each month

Roma Library
9.30am on the fourth Thursday of each month