Cobden

Cobden Family

Families in Cobden can find local ways to get active, join a youth group and take part in early learning, as well as practical support through visiting, regional and Australia-wide services. Check the access details for each option so you can choose what suits your child, family or caring role.

🎾 Play, learn and connect locally

Cobden and District Tennis Association

Children can build their skills through junior coaching and competition at the local association in Parrott Street. Tennis activities are offered for different ages and abilities. Confirm the current junior season, appropriate playing level and enrolment process before registering.

1st Cobden Scout Group

The local group belongs to Scouts Victoria’s South Western district. Statewide youth sections span Joey Scouts for ages 5–8, Cub Scouts for 8–11, Scouts for 11–14, Venturer Scouts for 14–18 and Rovers for 18–25. Use the official group finder to ask which sections currently operate in Cobden, whether vacancies are available and when they meet.

Cobden and District Kindergarten

Located in Victoria Street and managed by Corangamite Shire, the kindergarten provides funded, play-based programs for three- and four-year-old children. Programs are led by a qualified early childhood teacher. Priority-of-access rules apply if eligible applications exceed the available places, so contact the kindergarten or the Shire’s Family and Children’s Services team about enrolment.

🌱 Early-years care and family support

Corangamite Shire Maternal and Child Health

Families with babies and children up to school age can access free, scheduled health, learning and development visits with registered maternal and child health nurses. Cobden has a sessional centre at Cobden Kindergarten. Book Maternal and Child Health appointments on 1800 552 902.

Extra Care for Families

This enhanced Maternal and Child Health support serves Corangamite Shire families with extra needs from birth until a child is 3.5 years old. Assistance may cover feeding concerns, limited support networks, early-years options and connections to local services during hardship. Families can self-refer or be referred by an MCH practitioner, doctor, hospital or community worker.

Corangamite Shire Family Day Care

Shire-coordinated care is provided in family-home or home-like settings, with groups of up to four preschool children and three school-aged children. Hours and availability vary between individual arrangements. Ask the coordination unit about current vacancies, locations and enrolment.

🤝 Regional advocacy and carer help

Colac Area Health Family Support Program

This free regional program supports parents and carers—including foster and kinship carers—from pre-birth until a child is 17. It serves Corangamite Shire and may provide case management, counselling and service connections in homes, schools, health settings or other community locations. Referrals are generally made through The Orange Door; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families may contact the program directly.

Southwest Advocacy Association

Independent advocates travel across Corangamite Shire to support people with disability and their families. Help can include one-to-one advocacy, information about options, and assistance with NDIS eligibility, access, reviews and appeals. Its NDIS advocacy service is free of charge.

Carer Gateway

People caring for someone with disability, illness or age-related needs can explore free peer support, counselling, coaching, skills courses, tailored support packages and respite options. Support is available through phone, online and in-person channels across Australia. Call 1800 422 737 to discuss suitable assistance and local delivery.

📌 Before you take the next step

• Check current age groups, vacancies and term or season dates before applying.
• Ask whether bookings, referrals, enrolment forms or waiting lists apply.
• Confirm costs, concessions and any equipment or clothing requirements.
• Discuss accessibility, supervision and individual support needs directly with the provider.
• For regional services, confirm where appointments take place and whether phone, online, outreach or in-person support is available.

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