Notice: Auburn Centre for Community will be closed on Tuesday 1 July 2025 due to unexpected building maintenance. The situation will be reviewed at 3pm today and hirers will be notified if the closer needs to be extended. We thank you for your cooperation and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

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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.

Having a baby

Information on payments and parental leave, as well as the things you'll need to do after the birth of your baby.

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Returning to work

Tips for returning to work after maternity or paternity leave.

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New mothers

Support and resources for new mums.

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Support services

A range of child, family and parent services and support.

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Playgroups

New fathers

Discover resources for dads and find out about the Focus on New Fathers pilot program.

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Child first aid and safety

First aid and safety resources for parents and carers.

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Child protection

Learn more about child abuse, seeking crisis help and access Council’s policies and resources for child safe organisations.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City 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 City 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.

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