50 NEW early learning centres in Victoria!

The Victorian Government is opening 50 NEW Early Learning Centres around Victoria!

These fresh new centres will provide long day care, three year old kindergarten and four year old kindergarten and have the trusted care and support we need for our families.

The spaces are welcoming and inclusive, and support play based learning - exploring, discovering, getting into nature, and interactive with others. The educational programs are tailored to suit each child to fulfil their development needs to keep them engaged and learning.

The enrolling process is in 3 stages and open NOW!

1) Submit your application

2) Go through the assessment process to see what your childs needs are and check availability, and then

3) Accepting your enrolment *

*Some centres may have a waitlist

Click below for more information on the process

The centres are integrated into the community - conveniently placed near schools and other community services and with PLENTY of both rural and metropolitan centres you are sure to find a centre near you!

Presented in partnership with the Victorian Government
To learn more about our partnership content at Mamma Knows Melbourne, click here.

bluey takes over werribee open range zoo

bluey takes over werribee open range zoo

Families can catch Bluey on stage for four live shows daily until Sunday 31 August 2025.Each 20-minute show is packed with fun, games and audience interaction – perfect for little Bluey fans. Bring a picnic riug and get there early to get a front row view! Once you're done, explore the new Elephant Trail, take a Safari Bus Tour, and make it a full family day out. Kids under 16 free.

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Fam Bam LIVE at Wyndham Cultural Centre, Werribee

Fam Bam LIVE at Wyndham Cultural Centre,  Werribee

Wyndham Cultural Centre has the September school holidays sorted with a brand-new children’s festival in their freshly updated venue. Fam Bam LIVE is bringing an amazing line-up of entertainment and shows for kids of all ages – from little ones right through to teens. Running from Thursday 11 September to Saturday 4 October, this is one festival you’ll want to pop in the calendar.

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beanbag cinema, moonee valley park

beanbag cinema, moonee valley park

This Saturday is Beanbag Cinema hosted by Moonee Valley Park!

Come on down to Moonee Valley Park for a night of family fun!
From 5pm there will be a heap of activities for the kiddos - pony rides, face painting, colouring-in competition, balloon artist, bubble activities, dj AND an open bar for the parents.

For eats, there will be Tulloch Diner making burgers, and also wood fired pizza.

And that’s even before the movie starts! - At dusk (around 7pm) Finding Nemo will be up on the big screen. Oh and all tickets include complimentary popcorn.

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Kaleidoscope Festival 2025 at Pop Up Park

Kaleisdoscope Festival returns to Pop Up Park at Stockland Point Cook with an incredible 10-week celebration of culture and community. We are so lucky to get to experience so many different cultures in Australia, from Indian, Asian, Aboriginal, Filipino, African, European - the list goes on…and Point Cook is the epicentre, having been named Australia’s most multicultural city! It’s so important to understand and learn from each other to build a stronger connection, and from that, a strong and inclusive community.

Every week is a new celebration of a different culture - starting with our First Nations and ending with the eclectic Big Aussie BBQ Finale. Entry is free and there will be lots of entertainment, activities, great food and plenty of fun!

See below for all the different events and dates still to come!

Africa Festival - Brought to you by Junubi Wyndham

Sat 26 April | 12pm - 3pm

  • Live performances

  • Food stalls

  • Entertainment 

  • Market stalls

Aussie BBQ Finale

Sunday 27 April | 12pm - 3pm

  • Family fun activities 

  • Performances 

  • Entertainment celebrating the diversity of our community

  • Food stalls

Keep up to date with what's on in Pop Up Park by the Stockland Point Cook Facebook page and the Point Cook Pop Up Park Facebook page

 The Point Cook Pop Up Park is proudly supported by CoLocal, Stockland Point Cook and Wyndham City Council.


PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING

Events will be photographed, filmed or streamed live for marketing purposes. The photos and video footage may be used on the Stockland, CoLocal, Point Cook Pop Up Park and partnering sponsor websites as well as our social media pages.

If you’re camera shy and don’t want your photo taken, just let our photographer and/or our event staff know on the day.


Consent in relation to images and photographs - By entering Point Cook Pop Up Park, attendees’ consent to the capturing and publishing of their image in authorised promotional photos and videos.

The Point Cook Pop Up Park is proudly supported by CoLocal, Stockland Point Cook and Wyndham City Council.

Mamma’s special mention: The new Point Social dining space is up and running!

Presented in partnership with Stockland Point Cook

To learn more about our partnership content at Mamma Knows Melbourne, click here.