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Families across Banana Shire can join early-years library sessions, cool off with children’s pool programs, arrange school-age care and connect with specialist support in Biloela and nearby towns. Regional outreach and telehealth also extend some services beyond their main locations.

✨ Play, learn and spend time together

Banana Shire Library Service

Libraries in Biloela, Moura, Taroom and Theodore offer regular early-years activities for children and parents. Baby Bounce is designed for ages 0–2, Toddler Time for ages 2–4, and Storytime for preschool children. These sessions pause during school holidays, when separate activities are offered in Biloela and may be available at other branches on request. Places are limited, so book early. A mobile library also visits selected smaller townships.

Banana Shire Swimming Pools

Council pool facilities in Biloela, Moura and Taroom provide seasonal opportunities for children to build water confidence and enjoy active time. Current offerings include baby and toddler sessions, learn-to-swim and children’s programs, school-holiday activities and community events. Contact the relevant pool manager for program times, bookings and availability.

🎯 School-age care

PCYC Redeemer Fun Squad

Located at 2 Collard Street in Biloela, this PCYC Queensland service provides before-school, after-school and school-holiday care. Enrolments, bookings and account management are completed through the Kidsoft parent portal. The listed capacity is 60 places across the care programs; confirm current vacancies and fees before making plans.

🌈 Development, disability and counselling support

Banana Shire Community Resource Centre

The Biloela centre assists people with identified physical, psychological, intellectual or social needs, as well as families and therapists supporting them. Its resource and equipment library includes specialised seating, mobility and communication equipment, toys, games and skill-development kits. It is registered to provide NDIS Therapeutic Support and Early Childhood Support; enquire about membership, borrowing and service access.

BUSHkids — Early Childhood Approach

The Gladstone team provides regional outreach to Biloela communities as the NDIA Partner in the Community for the NDIS early childhood approach in Central Queensland. Support is available for children younger than six with developmental delay and children younger than nine with disability, helping families identify and access suitable services. Contact the Gladstone team to check current Biloela arrangements.

Lifestyle Therapies and Training Solutions

Based at a main clinic in Biloela, LTTS offers paediatric health services including psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, counselling, positive behaviour support and allied health assistance. It also provides broader Central Queensland outreach and is a registered NDIS provider. Ask which clinician, appointment format and funding pathway suits your child’s circumstances.

One Life Counselling & Therapy

Children, teenagers, parents and adults can access face-to-face counselling, sandtray therapy and play therapy in Biloela, with telehealth available Australia-wide. Areas of support include parenting, family and adolescent concerns, relationship breakdown and separation. Early-morning, evening or weekend appointments may be arranged on request, while NDIS bookings require a signed service agreement.

❤ Housing, hardship and family safety

Banana Shire Support Centre

Families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can seek crisis accommodation and immediate housing-response support in Biloela. Emergency relief may include food parcels, vouchers or third-party payments for adults experiencing personal, family, relationship or financial hardship. Eligible families may also apply for fee-free, interest-free No Interest Loans for essential goods and services; payments go to suppliers and cannot cover debts or ongoing living costs.

Gladstone Women’s Health — Biloela office

Free counselling is available by appointment for women affected by domestic and family violence or sexual assault, along with court advocacy and support. The organisation also provides free counselling for affected children and young people. Call the Biloela office to discuss available support for Biloela and surrounding communities.

📌 Check before you go

• Confirm age ranges, supervision requirements and whether a parent or carer needs to stay.
• Ask about bookings, waiting periods and current vacancies, especially for holiday care and limited-place activities.
• Check accessibility, equipment needs and the suitability of facilities before attending.
• Confirm current fees, NDIS or other funding conditions, referral requirements and cancellation arrangements.
• For outreach or seasonal programs, verify the next local date and exact venue.

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