Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay Family

From swimming lessons and library stories to youth activities and specialist care, families around Batemans Bay can find practical ways to play, learn and seek support. Nearby programs in Sunshine Bay and services operating across Eurobodalla add further options for babies, children, young people, parents and carers.

🏊 Play, learning and care

Bay Pavilions Swim and Survive

Build water confidence through swimming and water-safety lessons for children from 12 months to 14 years. Classes are divided into infant and toddler, preschool and primary-age groups. One-on-one small-group access and inclusion classes can be requested, and enrolment is completed online.

Eurobodalla Council 3Bs Playgroup – Sunshine Bay

Families with children aged 0–5 can join this free, fortnightly supported playgroup during school terms. Professional educators lead stories, music and early-learning activities, with morning tea included. Contact the coordinator before attending the Sunshine Bay sessions.

Eurobodalla Council Embracing Babies

Parents and carers of infants can meet other families through a school-term play program in Batemans Bay and across Eurobodalla. Sessions combine baby-appropriate activities, morning tea and information from early-childhood professionals. New groups are formed through online registration.

Children’s Storytime – Batemans Bay Library

Children aged 2–5 can enjoy stories, songs, games and craft on Mondays from 10.30 am to 11.30 am during school terms. Sessions are free, but bookings are required because places are limited.

Batemans Bay OOSH Kids

This council-operated service at Batemans Bay Public School offers after-school, vacation and pupil-free-day care for children aged 5–12. Activities may include sport, cooking, craft, games, excursions and creative play. Families must register for the waitlist before making bookings.

🌟 Young people and wellbeing

Eurobodalla Council Mobile Youth Activities

A travelling youth van visits locations across Eurobodalla, including the Batemans Bay area, with pop-up activities, snacks and opportunities to contribute to community projects. It is for young people aged 12–24. Activities are supervised, but that supervision applies only during the van’s operating times and activities.

headspace Batemans Bay

Young people aged 12–25 and their families can access free, voluntary and confidential support covering mental health and wellbeing, physical and sexual health, work and study, and alcohol or other drug use. Telehealth is available. Young people must know about and consent to a referral; parent or carer consent is usually required for those under 14.

❤ Child development and family support

Batemans Bay Community Health – Child and Family Health

Families with children from birth to five years can access free child and family health nursing, including routine growth and development checks, breastfeeding support and parenting information. Contact the Batemans Bay service or Community Health Central Intake about referrals.

Noah’s Inclusion Services

The Catalina office supports children and families through a multidisciplinary team that includes early-childhood teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, behaviour-support practitioners, allied-health assistants and family-support staff. New clients need a referral form, which families can complete independently or with help from administration staff.

South Coast Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence can seek specialist information, referrals and advocacy. Regional court support includes Batemans Bay. Appointments and local access arrangements can be discussed directly with the service by phone.

📌 Before you go

• Check age limits and whether a parent or carer must remain during the activity.
• Book or register early where places, waitlists or new-group intakes apply.
• Confirm current session dates, particularly during school holidays and public holidays.
• Ask providers about accessibility, inclusion support and individual participation needs.
• Check current costs and what to bring before attending.

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