Cumberland City Council Economic Statement - A statement outlining a number of actions to address its financial situation has been released by Council. Read the Economic Statement and the Mayoral Minute Response to this statement.

Children and families

There’s a great range of inspiring, educational services for young children in Cumberland.

Healthy Kids Pitch Competition

The Healthy Kids Pitch competition aims to improve health of children and young people in Cumberland. The competition is open to all primary and high schools within the Cumberland

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Online activities

Discover the growing online resources that Council is producing for every age group and sector.

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Child protection

Child abuse and neglect is a serious issue which impacts our community. Learn more about child abuse, seeking crisis help and access Council’s policies and resources.

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Children and Families strategy

See Cumberland City Council's Children and Families services comprehensive strategy.

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Free immunisation clinics

Book your child into the free immunisation clinics at Wentworthville, Merrylands or Berala.

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Paint Cumberland REaD

Meet Poppy the Possum and help develop your child’s literacy skills before they start school.

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Transition to School

Council’s Long Day Care and Family Day Care can get your children ready for school.

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Library programs for children

Discover great learning programs like Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime.

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The Bush School

Teach children about the environment and our native plants and wildlife in a natural setting.

Visit the bush school

Inclusion Support

Cumberland City Council’s Education and Care services actively support the inclusion of all children in our services.

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