Baby and Children’s Information Pop Up to help families

The City of Ballarat is inviting families to a special Baby and Children’s Information Pop-Up event aimed at helping parents navigate their child’s early years.

The free event will be held at the Lucas Community Hub on Tuesday May 13 from 9.30am to 12pm, held as part of Education Week.

Designed to support families with children aged under five, the event will offer a one-stop opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with services offered through the City of Ballarat, along with further information that is crucial for children's development journey.

Families will be able to meet with staff from a range of City of Ballarat services, including Parent Place, Maternal and Child Health, supported and community playgroups, kindergarten registration, and immunisation services.  

Information and support will be available on the day, along with the ability to book appointments directly with service providers.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves said the session was designed to help fill the information void that many parents experienced.

“Navigating your child’s early years can be a daunting process and often it can be difficult to know what is required, as well as what services and support is available,” she said.

“This pop-up event will be a great way for people with young children to get the best information they can in order to set their children off on the best foot.”

The pop-up will run alongside the Library Outreach program and aim to foster greater connection and support for Ballarat families.

The first 50 families to attend will also receive a free giveaway bag filled with family-friendly items such as colouring pages, playdough, pencils, and useful service information.

The initiative reflects the City of Ballarat’s commitment as a signatory to the Victorian Child Friendly Cities and Communities Charter, reinforcing the importance of child-focused environments and community participation.

The pop-up also supports the Municipal Early Years Plan (MEYP), which highlights the importance of creating opportunities for families to connect and for children to be seen, heard and valued.  

The event will be held from 9.30am-12pm on Tuesday 13 May, with Library Outreach story time being held at 10.30am.