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Family & Children

Family & Children's Services News

See what's happening and keep up to date with the Family and Children's Services team!

Childcare

Information about childcare options available in the Colac Otway Shire.

Family Day Care

Find out more about Colac Otway Shire's Family Day Care service.

Immunisation

Immunisation information and background on our program.

Kindergartens

Listing all the kindergartens in the Colac Otway Shire.

Playgroups

Find out about playgroups within the Colac Otway Shire.

The Beginning Steps

The Beginning Steps Project aims to compliment and enhance early years services accessed by Aboriginal families living locally.
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Contact Us

PO Box 283, Colac 3250

Colac Service Centre
2-6 Rae Street, Colac
Open: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Apollo Bay Service Centre
100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Open: 7-days a week, 9am - 5pm

Email: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 5232 9400

For callers who have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, and for text telephone or modem callers, use our National Relay Service on 133677


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Acknowledgement

Colac Otway Shire Council proudly acknowledges the Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples, past, present and emerging, as the traditional custodians of the Colac Otway region. 

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