Family resources in and around Ipswich
UnitingCare is partnering with the Commonwealth and Queensland governments to trial better ways to let new parents and parents-to-be know about support services in the Ipswich region. Through Parent Link, parents and carers of children in their first 1,000 days of life (from pregnancy to age two) can volunteer to receive text messages about parenting, child development and support services close to them.
Playgroups
Outreach Playgroup Lowood
Community Centre
Peace Street, Lowood
When: Tuesday 11:30am to 12:30pm
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Have fun while building confidence, make new friends and develop new skills through play.
Outreach Playgroup Laidley
Free Range Kids
Patrick Street, Laidley
When: Tuesday 9:30am to 10:30am
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Have fun while building confidence, make new friends and develop new skills through play.
Little Joey's Playgroup Ipswich
Ipswich Children and Family Centre
27Roderick Street, Ipswich
When: Monday 10:00am to 11:30am
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Have fun while building confidence, make new friends and develop new skills through play.
Sing and Grow Playgroup
Ipswich Children and Family Centre
27Roderick Street, Ipswich
When: Tuesday 10:00am to 11:00am
Phone: 07 3810 3000
This playgroup encourages shared play between parents and their children.
Lowood Playgroup
Lowood State School
34 Prospect Street, Lowood
When: Tuesday 11:30am to 12:30pm
Phone: 07 3810 3000
A range of art, music, indoor and outdoor activities. Light morning tea provided, bring a hat and water bottle.
Kambu Kidz Ipswich
Children and Family Centre
27 Roderick Street, Ipswich
When: Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Have fun while building confidence, make new friends and develop new skills through play.
Cultural Playgroup Lowood
Community Centre
Peace Street, Lowood
When: Wednesday 11:30am to 12:30pm
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Have fun while building confidence, make new friends and develop new skills through play.
Muzique – Kids music classes
Classes around Greater Ipswich and Springfield
Phone: Rachael 0402 909 692
Email: enquiries@muzique.com.au
For ages 0 to 4 years. Muzique has a variety of musical programs such as music therapy, learning to play the violin and guitar, guitar repairs and various kids activities.
Little Kickers Soccer Ipswich and Springfield
Classes around Greater Ipswich and Springfield
Phone: Phil 0426 240 884 Email: pwright@littlekickers.com.au
A soccer program for kids aged 18months – 7 years old. You can experience Little Kickers with a free trial.
Water Safety Ipswich
Children and Family Centre
27 Roderick Street, Ipswich
When: Tuesday 11:30am to 12:00pm
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Learn water safety for children aged 3 months to 3 years.
Events
Libraries
Various libraries hold different events for the community. You can find an event near you in Ipswich, Boonah and Esk.
Discover Ipswich
Discover Ipswich is a comprehensive list of all child friendly hot spots and community events.
Health Care
Antenatal and Postnatal Care – Laidley
Laidley Clinic
2/235 Patrick Street, Laidley
When: Tuesday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 07 5465 3541
Providing women centred care throughout your pregnancy experience and up to 6 weeks Postnatal, at Kambu or in your own home.
Antenatal and Postnatal Care – Ipswich
Ipswich Clinic
27 Roderick Street, Ipswich
When: Thursday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Phone: 07 3810 3000
Providing women centred care throughout your pregnancy experience and up to 6 weeks Postnatal, at Kambu or in your own home.
Children's Therapy Drop-In Clinic Goodna
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
When: Friday 8:30am to 11:30am
Phone: 07 3817 2324
No appointment necessary! Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology. Drop-in Clinics allow families to raise any concerns about their children.
Children's Therapy Drop-In Clinic Ipswich
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
When: Tuesday 8:30am to 11:30am
Phone: 07 3817 2324
No appointment necessary! Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology. Drop-in Clinics allow families to raise any concerns about their children.
Well Baby Drop-in Clinic
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
When: Friday 8:30am to 11:30am
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Call for other locations
No appointment necessary! Brief consultation with a Child Health Nurse to discuss growth, development, feeding, sleep and more.
Breastfeeding Clinics
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
Phone: 07 3817 2340
When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am to 11:00am
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: 07 3818 4800
When: Tuesday & Friday 8:30am to 11:00am
Fourth Trimester
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: 07 3818 4800
Call for availability! A 5 week education program for parents with their new babies.
Parent Education Group
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: 07 3818 4800
Wednesday 10:30am - 11:30am (during school term)
A variety of information sessions related to infant and toddler care
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
A program offered to assist parents to recognise common causes of child behaviour problems and to provide parents with strategies to manage behavioural issues.
Call for times and locations
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Hearing Clinics
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: 07 3818 4800
An 8 week program focusing on developing and enhancing a secure parent and child relationship.
Post Natal Depression Therapy Group
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: 07 3818 4800
An 8 week program for women experiencing mood difficulties in the first 12 months following the birth of their baby.
Sleep Talk
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell Street, Ipswich
Phone: 07 3817 2340
Monday 11:30am - 12:30pm
Goodna Community Health
81 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: 07 3818 4800
Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm
No appointment necessary! Infant sleep ans settling information for 0 - 12 months.
Immunisation clinics
Immunisation clinics are run through Ipswich City Council at various locations.
Disability Support
NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention
24 East Street, Ipswich
When: Tuesday 11:30am to 12:00pm
Phone: 1300 003 224
Email: enquiries@muzique.com.au
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports children aged 0-6 years who have a developmental delay or disability and their families/carers. Please visit ndis.gov.au/ecei for more information.
You can join Parent Link if you live in the Ipswich, Livingston/Rockhampton or Toowoomba regions. Find out more.