Cabonne

Cabonne Family

From supervised playgroups and library sessions to school-age care and youth support, families across Cabonne can find practical options for different ages and circumstances. Offerings in Molong, Canowindra and other local communities sit alongside regional outreach services that expressly include Cabonne.

🎨 Play, stories and social activities

Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup – Molong

Families can enjoy craft, books, construction, sensory activities and outdoor play at this free fortnightly playgroup. It runs on Thursdays from 10 am to noon during school terms. A parent or guardian must supervise each child and bring their water, food and care items.

Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup – Canowindra

Held at St Edward’s School Hall, this free school-term playgroup meets fortnightly on Mondays from 10 am to noon. Children can try craft, books, construction and sensory play indoors, along with bikes, sandpit play and climbing equipment outside. Parent or guardian supervision is required.

Molong Library Storytime

Children aged 0–6 can join their families or carers for free Friday sessions featuring songs, stories and a simple craft during school terms. Bookings are essential because places are limited. The library advises that photography or video recording may occur at events.

Molong Library Connect

Young people aged 10 and over can drop in for LEGO, puzzles, board games and occasional craft. This free school-term activity runs on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 4.30 pm, with no booking required.

📚 Early learning and school-age care

Cabonne Family Day Care

Registered educators provide Council-approved early learning and care in home settings across Cabonne and surrounding areas. Small groups may include up to four children under school age and up to three school-age children outside school hours. Families join a waitlist and are matched with available vacancies; the Child Care Subsidy may apply.

Cabonne Out of School Hours Care

Cabonne Council operates before-school, after-school and/or vacation care at participating schools. Vacation care is listed at Clergate, Cudal, Molong and Nashdale, while Mullion Creek lists after-school care. Arrangements vary by school, so contact the OOSH team about current availability and enrolment.

🤝 Youth and family support

Rural Youth Mental Health Service

The Benevolent Society provides regional therapeutic support for rural young people aged 12–25 who have, or are at risk of, mental illness. Available help includes therapeutic services, group work and case management. Young people, relatives, schools and GPs can make referrals, and Cabonne is within the service area.

Veritas House Homeless Youth Assistance Program

Young people aged 12–15 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness can access free, individualised case management and outreach in Cabonne. Support may involve family, kin and cultural connections, education, health services, community participation and safe-accommodation options.

Walumarra Yanaagirbang – Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council

This specialist regional service supports women and children affected by domestic, family and sexual violence across Cabonne, Orange, Bathurst and Oberon. Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council describes its approach as trauma-informed and culturally responsive.

Staying Home Leaving Violence

Adult women, or people identifying as female, and their children can seek support when leaving or after leaving a violent relationship. The Western NSW service area includes Cabonne, Orange and Blayney. The listed program contact number is 1300 384 357.

✅ Before you attend or enquire

• Check current dates and school-term arrangements before travelling.
• Ask about accessibility, supervision and age suitability for your child.
• Confirm whether booking, enrolment, a waitlist or referral is required.
• For care programs, discuss vacancies, fees and any applicable subsidy directly with the provider.
• For outreach support, confirm where and how appointments can be provided.

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