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… Child Health Centre View all our Maternal and Child Health Centres opening hours and maps If your child is unwell, call … View centre for opening hours and how to get there Our MCH Centres Doncaster Maternal and Child Health Centre 687 …

If your child is unwell, call your local GP or 000 (triple zero) if a life threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.

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687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108

Templestowe Lower Maternal and Child Health Centre

293-297 Manningham Road, Templestowe Lower VIC 3108

Deep Creek Maternal and Child Health Centre

510-518 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East VIC 3108

Tunstall Maternal and Child Health Centre

77 Tunstall Rd (corner of Maggs Street and Russell Crescent), Doncaster East VIC 3108

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Kids and Family

Lindsay Reserve

… Lindsay Reserve is located opposite Ayr Street Local Shopping Centre. It serves as a retarding basin, the site of …

Lindsay Reserve is located opposite Ayr Street Local Shopping Centre. It serves as a retarding basin, the site of Vista Valley Pre-school and as an informal recreation area.

The Timber Reserve playground is 220 metres away to the east, the Harold Reserve playground is 600 metres away to the west, and the Willow Reserve playground is 750 metres away to the south.

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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?

Organising a large event?

Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.

Parkview Reserve

… Place, at the south end of the Ayr/ Outhwaite local shopping centre. The reserve has a path, seat, signage and …

Parkview Reserve is located on the corner of Ayr Street and Parkview Place, at the south end of the Ayr/ Outhwaite local shopping centre. The reserve has a path, seat, signage and some trees.

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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?

Organising a large event?

Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.

Buckingham Reserve

… and Buckingham Crescent to the nearby Village Avenue Shopping Centre. Buckingham Crescent Doncaster VIC 3108 …

Buckingham Reserve is an attractive treed reserve that functions as a small stormwater retarding basin and provides an pedestrian link between Menarra Street and Buckingham Crescent to the nearby Village Avenue Shopping Centre.

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Maternal and Child Health services

… Child Health Centre View all our Maternal and Child Health Centres opening hours and maps. Join our Maternal and Child … the 24-hour Maternal and Child Health Line Early Parenting Centres Early parenting centres provide additional specialist support for families …

We support families with children aged from birth to school age. Our specialist staff will guide you through your early parenting years to provide free support for your child’s development, growth, nutrition and general wellbeing.
Learn more about Maternal and Child Health Services.

The MCH line is a 24 hour, 7 day telephone service supporting all Victoria Families with children from birth to school. Families can speak to a Maternal and Child Health nurse for advice and support on 132 229.

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INFANT program

INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Manningham Maternal and child Health team and Access Health and Community. It includes four interactive sessions at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age. INFANT sessions cover topics such as introducing solids, food refusal and fussy eating, tummy time, active play ideas and the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life.

Upcoming sessions

Free Programs and workshops
INFANT Program - 3 months - Manningham Civic Centre

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Manningham Function Centre
Free Programs and workshops
INFANT Program - 6 months - Manningham Civic Centre

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Manningham Function Centre
Free Programs and workshops
INFANT Program - 3 months - Manningham Civic Centre

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Manningham Function Centre

Upcoming sleep and settling classes

Free Sleep and settling program
Sleep and settling program - Newborn (birth to 6 months) - Function Centre

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Manningham Function Centre

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Immunisation

The immunisation team provide immunisations for babies, children and adults to keep our community safe and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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Kindergarten

Manningham Council does not manage a central enrolment service. To enrol your child, contact the enrolment officer at the kindergarten or childcare centre of your choice .

Visit Manningham Maps to find a local Kindergartens near you.

For parents, guardians and families

Useful Resources

Find support, groups and tips for you and your baby's health and development.

Early Parenting Centres

Early parenting centres provide additional specialist support for families with children up to 4 years old.

Safe sleep spaces

The latest evidence-based advice from Red Nose on how keep your baby safe and reduce the risk of sudden infant death.

Red Nose

Assistance and Support

Youth

Wetherby Reserve

… Road immediately opposite the Renshaw Street local shopping centre. A part of Wetherby Road and the indented bus …

Wetherby Reserve is a small but attractive reserve located on Wetherby Road immediately opposite the Renshaw Street local shopping centre. A part of Wetherby Road and the indented bus stop have been constructed within the Reserve. It consists of an informal grassed area, with mature trees and garden beds.

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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?

Organising a large event?

Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.

Andersons Creek North Reserve

… (CFA) building. A pedestrian path links Goldfields Shopping Centre and Warrandyte Reserve, and east to Gold …

Andersons Creek North Reserve is located on the corner of Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road and Harris Gully Road around the Country Fire Authority (CFA) building. A pedestrian path links Goldfields Shopping Centre and Warrandyte Reserve, and east to Gold Memorial Drive and Warrandyte State Park beyond.

The dominant features of the Reserve are Andersons Creek and its native vegetation values (Fourth Hill Biosite11 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012).

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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?

Organising a large event?

Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.

Launders Reserve

… Launders Reserve is a small area between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street that functions as an …

Launders Reserve is a small area between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street that functions as an urban plaza. It has a pedestrian path, seat, picnic setting and a horse hitching post beneath three large pines, and remnant vegetation which forms a buffer to the adjacent Freyne Street Biosite 7.

Launders Reserve upgrade

We're upgrading Launders Reserve.

What's included in the upgrade?

The upgrade will include:

new seats
new picnic table
new charcoal coloured concrete path
rocks and planting.

The existing hitching post and pine trees will be retained.

When will it be done?

Construction is scheduled to begin in mid 2024 and will take up to a month to complete, depending on weather conditions. Construction will generally occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays.

Works starting

Works will begin from the 5 August. This includes the footpath and furniture upgrade.

More information

Launders Reserve upgrade

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UPDATED: 13 March 2024

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Report an issue

Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?

Organising a large event?

Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.

Gentleman Jim Slim

… and see him perform as he moves around the Tunstall Square Shopping Centre. This event is part of the Manningham …

Gentleman Jim Slim, a dapper dude with attitude!

Gentleman Jim Slim is many things, Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Ringmaster, a complete Circus in one body! Is he from the East? Is he from the West? One thing is for certain, he is the Best!

Come and see him perform as he moves around the Tunstall Square Shopping Centre.

This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.

Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols

… To get there: Bus routes 902 or 907 to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and then it's a 5-minute walk south down …

A celebration of the birth of Jesus through carols, prayers, and readings. A light, festive supper with non-alcoholic sparkling drinks will follow the service.

Event will be held at East Doncaster Baptist Church.

To get there: Bus routes 902 or 907 to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and then it's a 5-minute walk south down Tunstall Road. Limited parking is available on site.

More details at East Doncaster Baptist Church.

Tunstall Square Shopping Centre

Plastic Free July Pop-up at Tunstall Square

… Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue … plastics. Come along and say hello! Tunstall Square Shopping Centre Plastic Free July Waste and Recycling Whats …

We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.

To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.

Come along and say hello!

Plastic Free July

Waste and Recycling

Understanding heart health and cardiovascular disease

… and regular public transport by bus adjacent at The Pines Shopping Centre. The Pines Learning and Activity Centre Whats …

The term ‘heart attack’ is frequently used in the media, but do you actually know what it means, how it might affect you and what you can do to avoid it?

Heart disease is by far the most common cause of death in Australian adults.

This 2-hour session will explain in simple terms exactly what ‘heart disease’ and ‘heart attack’ mean and how and why they occur. You'll also learn what the main risk factors are and how best to minimize your risk.

There is parking available onsite and regular public transport by bus adjacent at The Pines Shopping Centre.

Park Orchards Shopping Village

Summer Celebration at Park Orchards Village - Face painting and more

… in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. Coming up on Saturday … Celebration is a Find Your Local initiative. Park Orchards Shopping Village Find Your Local Whats On … Summer …

Join the festive celebrations at Park Orchards Village this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Park Orchards Village has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December.

Coming up on Saturday 20 December 2025, you'll find:

Face painting
Live music

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Summer Celebration is a Find Your Local initiative.

For the love of footy

… Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy". Come …

Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.

In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".

Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:

games
prizes
giveaways
handball competition

Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.

Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!

Davis Reserve

A colourful playground, providing play opportunities for a variety of age groups. A double swing, fireman's pole and whirley-gig will keep the older kids entertained, while the younger ones tackle the naughts and crosses and play shops at the shop window. There is also a picnic table. ...

A colourful playground, providing play opportunities for a variety of age groups.

A double swing, fireman's pole and whirley-gig will keep the older kids entertained, while the younger ones tackle the naughts and crosses and play shops at the shop window. There is also a picnic table.

Suitable age group: 1 to 7 years.

Report an issue

Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?

Organising a large event?

Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.

Summer Celebration at Templestowe Village - Face painting and more

… in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. On Sunday 14 December …

Join the festive celebrations at Templestowe Village this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Templestowe Village has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December.

On Sunday 14 December 2025, find us at the marquee near Vibrante Restaurant.

Face painting
Roving elf
Bubble entertainment
Live music
Photobooth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Summer Celebration is a Find Your Local initiative.

Templestowe Village

Summer Celebration at Jackson Court - Bubble entertainment and more

… in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. Coming up on Saturday …

Join the festive celebrations at Jackon Court this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Jackson Court has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December.

Coming up on Saturday 13 December 2025, you'll find:

Face painting
Roving elf
Bubble entertainment
Live music
Photobooth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Summer Celebration is a Find Your Local initiative.

Jackson Court

Summer Celebration at Templestowe Village - Live illustration and more

… in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. Find us near …

Join the festive celebrations at Templestowe Village this December.

Find us near Carlucci's Restaurant on Saturday 20 December 2025.

Giant Jenga
Giant Connect 4
Live illustration
Live music

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Summer Celebration is a Find Your Local initiative.

Templestowe Village

Summer Celebration at Macedon Square - Live music and more

… in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. Coming up on Saturday …

Join the festive celebrations at Macedon Square this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Macedon Square has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December.

Coming up on Saturday 13 December 2025, you'll find:

Face painting
Roving elf
Bubble entertainment
Live music
Photobooth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Summer Celebration is a Find Your Local initiative.

Macedon Square and Plaza