Parenting and Families

If you’ve got kids, you’ve probably got questions too – about education, child care, family-friendly activities and events, great parks…the list goes on. Well, we’ve got (most) of the answers to everything family-related in Brisbane and surrounds.

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Family events

Mount Gravatt Blue Light Dance Party

Mount Gravatt Blue Light Dance Party has moved to Hibiscus Place Hall, 110 Klumpp Road, Upper Mount Gravatt next to the Hibiscus Sports Centre. The … more

Dates First Friday of each month (except January)
Venue Hibiscus Place Hall, 110 Klumpp Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt
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Kalwun Paradise Dreaming Tour

Kalwun Paradise Dreaming Tour is an Aboriginal educational tour which offers an insight into the lost world of the Gold Coast. Amongst the concrete … more

Dates Thu 11 November 2010 - Wed 29 February 2012
Venue Qld Parks and Wildlife Information Centre, 1711 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh

Chill Out

Chill Out, a Brisbane City Council Active and Healthy Lifestyle program, offers free and low-cost activities for young people aged 10 to 17 years to … more

Dates Fri 3 December 2010 - Sat 31 December 2011
Venue Selected venues, Various streets across, Brisbane CBD
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Model boats at Boondall

Come on over to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre at Boondall and watch a wide variety of radio-controlled model boats plying the picturesque lake, … more

Dates Sat 1 January 2011 - Sat 7 January 2012
Venue Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall
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Megawatt! New at the Sciencentre

How do we make electricity? How does an electric guitar work? Do animals use electricity? … more

Dates Sat 19 February 2011 - Mon 6 February 2012
Venue Queensland Museum South Bank, cnr Grey and Melbourne Street, South Bank

Family fun

There's lot of fun things you can do together as a family, many of which are right on your doorstep.

Zoos and animal experiences

Places to see and interact with animals…more

Picnic spots

Everybody loves a picnic and there are plenty of prime picnic spots to enjoy in and around Brisbane. …more

Gourmet ice-cream

On hot days, nothing beats cold and creamy ice cream and truly decadent, gourmet ice cream is what we want! …more

Kids’ stuff

Health, fitness and safety for kids …more

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Horseriding in Brisbane

Get in the saddle…more

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Top 10 treats for Brisbane kids

Great ideas the kids will love…more

Raising children

Raising children isn't always easy. We're here to help with some practical tips and advice.

Queensland school holiday dates

School holiday dates in 2011…more

Baby foods for the better

Fresh food or prepared options for healthy babies…more

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Raising bilingual children

Teach your child another language…more

Pocket money advice

Every family is different so what is right for you and your kids? …more

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Survival guide for first-time fathers

Less aargh more awww!…more

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Child safety

There are so many things to be aware of and to teach children about to keep them safe. …more

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Education

From childcare and prep to university, get the facts about education in Queensland.

Queensland school holiday dates

School holiday dates in 2011…more

Further education

Go to university or TAFE, become an apprentice or trainee or learn on a short course. …more

High school

High school, secondary school, either way, get all the information you need for your teen. …more

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