Brookton

Brookton Family

Families in Brookton can make the most of local swimming, reading, holiday activities and early learning, while child health appointments and statewide support are available when extra help is needed.

🌈 Play, read and enjoy the school holidays

Brookton Aquatic Centre

Children can cool off in separate toddler and wading pools, while confident swimmers have access to a 33-metre, six-lane pool. Shade and free sunscreen are provided. The centre generally hosts Vacation Swimming Classes in December, and families can arrange season passes through the Shire Administration Office.

Brookton Public Library

Located inside the Brookton Community Resource Centre at 89 Robinson Road, the Shire-operated library offers junior and young adult fiction. Membership and library services are free. It opens Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 4 pm; phone 9642 1377.

Active fun days

The Shire of Brookton and Nyungar Wellbeing and Sports run activities during each school-holiday period. As activities and access arrangements vary, families should check the current program before attending.

✨ Early learning and child development

REED Brookton

This local early learning and long day care centre at 58 Williams Street is licensed for 19 places. It operates Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 5.15 pm. Parents and carers can enrol a child online and find Child Care Subsidy information on the service page.

Brookton Health Centre child health clinic

WA Country Health Service provides child health appointments at Brookton Health Centre on Wednesdays. Bookings are required; call the health centre on 08 9642 1888.

💡 Parenting, caring and participation support

Ngala Parenting Line

WA parents and carers of children aged 0–18 can speak with a qualified parenting support professional about sleep, feeding, behaviour, development, family relationships or parenting wellbeing. The free statewide service needs no referral and operates daily from 8 am to 8 pm on 08 9368 9368.

Carers WA Young Carers

Young people under 25 who help someone at home with disability, mental health challenges, a long-term health condition, substance dependency or frailty can seek support. Carers WA accepts self-referrals and parent referrals, with counselling, peer groups and practical support pathways available. Call 1300 227 377.

KidSport

Eligible children aged 5–18 may receive up to $300 per financial year towards fees at a KidSport-approved community sporting club. The child must be named on a valid WA Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with a customer reference number. Applications are made through the statewide online portal.

❤ Family and domestic violence support

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

Women in WA, with or without children, experiencing family and domestic violence can contact this Department of Communities service at any time. Calls are answered by a child protection worker, and the service can provide referrals to women’s refuges. Phone 1800 007 339.

📌 Before you book or visit

• Check age requirements, supervision rules and current holiday-program details.
• Ask about accessibility or individual support needs before attending an activity.
• Confirm current fees, concessions and subsidy eligibility directly with the provider.
• Book ahead where required, particularly for child health appointments and limited childcare places.

👉 Family-focused businesses, services and community groups serving Brookton and the surrounding region are welcome to add a listing or submit updated details.

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