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Children and Families

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

Education and Care Services

Find education and care that suits your lifestyle and location. Our Education and Care Services offer a wide range of options, including Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Outside of School Hours Care and School Holiday Care.

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The Bush School

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

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Cumberland Schools Hub

A one-stop-shop information hub for schools and students in Cumberland outlining programs, initiatives, and services available.

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Healthy Kids Hub

Health and wellbeing related programming for children and young people.

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Information for new parents

Information, advice and support services for new parents on having a baby, returning to work, playgroups, child safety, child protection and more.

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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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Children's Online Safety and Cyberbullying

Ensuring a secure online environment for children and promoting their online safety is of utmost importance.

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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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Acknowledgement of Country

Cumberland Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.