Cobar

Cobar Family

Families in Cobar can enjoy story sessions, playgroups and seasonal swimming, while local childcare and outreach services offer practical options for different ages and circumstances. Whether you are planning a preschool activity, arranging care around work or looking for family support, these verified services are a useful starting point.

✨ Play, stories and family activities

Cobar Mobile Children’s Services Inc

Community playgroups welcome children aged 0–3 years, their siblings, parents, carers and extended family. Qualified staff lead two-hour sessions for families in Cobar and rural or remote communities, including those experiencing geographical isolation, disability or additional needs. Families from diverse cultural and language backgrounds are also included. A yearly membership charge and a low session fee apply.

Cobar Shire & TAFE Library Storytime

Preschoolers and their parents or carers can share interactive stories, rhymes and a craft activity at free Storytime sessions. Council lists Storytime from 10.30–11.00 am each Monday and on the last Saturday of every month; check the library events calendar before attending.

Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool

This seasonal outdoor venue has a 50-metre pool, hydro play area, grass picnic spaces and a covered barbecue area. Swimming lessons are also offered. Opening periods and water-slide times vary seasonally, so confirm current availability with the pool before setting out.

📅 Early learning and school-age care

Cobar Early Learning Centre

Council-operated, play-based early learning is available for children aged six months to five years. Infant, toddler and preschool learning spaces cater to different developmental stages, while a transition-to-school program supports older preschool children. The centre is Child Care Subsidy approved, with current fees published by the provider.

Far West Family Day Care

Home-based care is provided by trained, registered educators for children aged six weeks to 12 years. Depending on educator availability, arrangements may include holiday, before- and after-school, after-hours or overnight care. Families must register before care starts. Educators set their own fees, and the service is Child Care Subsidy approved.

Cobar Outside of School Hours Care (COOSH)

Primary school-age children can access supervised care, play and learning before school, after school and during school holidays. Care on some pupil-free days is subject to minimum numbers. Listed hours are 6.00–8.30 am before school, 3.00–6.00 pm after school and 7.30 am–5.30 pm during vacation care. The Child Care Subsidy-approved service closes during Council’s Christmas closure period.

❤ Parenting, youth and relationship support

Barnardos Cobar Child and Family Hub

Families in Cobar and surrounding communities can seek practical assistance, information and in-home support. Parenting services include one-to-one assistance, group programs, counselling, parenting help and playgroups. Youth support focuses on education and strengthening connections with family and community.

Interrelate Cobar Outreach

Appointment-only outreach at Flourish in Cobar includes the Family Mental Health Support Service and relationships and sexuality education. Counselling, mediation and psychology support are available online. Contact Interrelate’s client experience team to discuss the appropriate service and arrange an appointment.

✅ Before you book or visit

• Confirm age requirements and whether siblings can participate.
• Ask about registration, vacancies, minimum attendance numbers or appointment requirements.
• Check current fees and any Child Care Subsidy arrangements that may apply to your family.
• Discuss accessibility, disability support or additional needs directly with the provider.
• Recheck seasonal schedules, holiday closures and event dates before travelling.

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