Grandparents play an important role in their families and in our community.
Grandparent playgroups in Whitehorse
Playgroups connect families to their local community and provide the opportunity for children to play in an environment that stimulates their imagination, develops their language and promotes positive social interactions with other children.
Vermont South Neighbourhood House
Wednesdays, 10am
1 Karobran Drive, Vermont South
9803 2335
Blackburn North Neighbourhood House
109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North
Wednesday, 9:30am
9878 6632
Family Resources in Whitehorse
Find other opportunities in Whitehorse that support children to learn, grow and develop.
Grandparent & kinship carers: services and supports - Services & support for carers | Raising Children Network
Grandparents Victoria
Grandparents Victoria (GPV) is a statewide non-profit organisation of grandparents working together to shape a positive future for all children.
For further information please visit Grandparents Victoria or call 0499 969 234.
Kinship Care
Kinship care services support children who are no longer able to live with their parents so instead are cared for by a relative or friend. Anglicare Victoria is the kinship care provider for Whitehorse. Phone 9896 6322 or visit Anglicare Kinship Care
Financial assistance
Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) grandparent gives grandparents on income support, who are the primary carer of their grandchild, extra help with the cost of childcare.