Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads Family

🌟 Families in Burnett Heads can start close to home with kindergarten, then look nearby for turtle education, early-literacy sessions, developmental resources and age-specific health support. Regional, online and Queensland-wide services also give parents, carers and young people practical ways to seek help.

✨ Learning, play and shared experiences

C&K Oaks Beach Community Kindergarten

Burnett Heads has a government-approved kindergarten for children turning four by 30 June in the year before school. One group of up to 22 children operates during Queensland school terms, with enrolment priority given to children of eligible age. Three-year-olds may attend when places are available, although different fees apply.

Mon Repos Turtle Centre

At nearby Mon Repos Conservation Park, families can explore interactive Turtle Tales displays and join Ranger-guided walks. Selected school-holiday Junior Ranger sessions cater for ages 6–8 or 8–12 and require online tickets. Children under 15 need an accompanying adult on guided walks. Wheelchair access is available, though assistance may be required.

Bundaberg Regional Libraries – First 5 Forever

Free term-time activities at nearby Bundaberg Library help children aged five and under learn through songs, stories and play with their primary caregivers. Age-based sessions run from Baby Rattle & Rhyme for birth to walking age, through to Learn & Play Storytime for ages three to five. Bookings are not required.

Bundaberg Disability Resource Centre & Toy Library

Families can borrow developmentally appropriate toys, specialised disability equipment and other resources from this nearby YMCA Bundaberg lending service. It is open to the general public; check current membership and borrowing arrangements before visiting.

💡 Child development and family health

BUSHkids Bundaberg

Free allied health and early-intervention support is available through a multidisciplinary team that includes speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and family health support workers. Children’s allied health services cover birth to 13 for children at risk of poor health, educational or social outcomes. BUSHkids is also an NDIS early childhood partner for children from birth to nine in the Bundaberg region.

Community Family Health, Bundaberg Community Health Services

Queensland Health offers check-ups, hearing tests, growth and developmental milestone support, and help with general parenting questions for babies, children, parents and caregivers. No referral is required, but families should call to confirm current programs and access arrangements.

🎯 Support for young people, parents and carers

headspace Bundaberg

Young people aged 12–25 can access free, confidential early-intervention help with mental health, alcohol and other drugs, physical and sexual health, work and study. Families and friends may be involved. No formal referral is needed, and the centre has disability access.

IMPACT Community Services – Parenting Pathways

Parents and caregivers across the Bundaberg region can watch this free online video series covering trust, connection, collaborative problem solving and play. Subtitles are included, making the resource easier to use at a suitable time and pace.

Parentline

Queensland parents and carers can seek free, confidential counselling and support by phone, email or webchat. Information covers pregnancy and babies through to older children. The phone service operates from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.

❤ Domestic and family violence support

DVConnect Womensline and Mensline

These specialist Queensland helplines support people experiencing or using domestic and family violence. Womensline operates 24 hours a day and can discuss crisis counselling, referrals, emergency transport and accommodation for women and their children. Mensline operates from 9am to midnight daily, including support and referrals to behaviour-change programs.

📌 Before taking part

• Confirm age, eligibility and any referral or funding conditions.
• Check current session dates, availability, fees and booking requirements.
• Ask about accessibility needs, including whether assistance is required.
• For children’s activities, confirm adult supervision and caregiver participation rules.

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