Children and Families
The Camden Local Government Area (LGA) has one of the highest proportions of children in NSW with over one quarter of the Camden population aged between 0-14 years (ABS, 2006). Camden Council is committed to making significant investments into planning and ensuring the wellbeing of children and families. This requires a holistic approach in planning for and supporting children and families and includes access and availability of child care services, facilities, programs and support networks.
This site includes a variety of fact sheets to provide information and advice on a range of services for children in the Camden LGA. For further information, please contact our Children and Families Community Project Officer on 02 4645 5023.
This section includes information on
Children and Families Strategic Plan
The Camden Community Children and Families Strategic Plan is a plan for the future of children and their families in the Camden Community. It is a plan for our community where children are provided opportunities and environments to optimise their development and where families are supported in their role.
Please click here for a copy of a Children and Families Strategic Plan fact sheet.
For a full copy of Camden Council's Children and Families Strategic Plan, please contact Community Services on 02 4645 5021 or download a copy here.
What’s on for Kids
With changing trends in family structure, the time that families spend together is crucial. Therefore, establishing programs and events that promote social cohesion and accessible service delivery enhances child's sense of inclusion in the community. Council provides a range of events for children and families throughout the year. For any further information or to participate in any of the following events, please contact Community Services on (02) 4645 5021.
What's on for Kids Fact sheet
Childcare and Playgroups
There a range of not for profit services, community preschools and private childcare centres who provide child care services in Camden. Furthermore, a variety of community organisations provide free of charge playgroups for children and their parents.
Childcare Centres Fact Sheet
Playgroups Fact Sheet
For updated information on these services, please visit Council's Community Directory.
Food and Nutrition
Promoting and understanding nutrition, health and healthy food choices by children and young people is extremely important. The following fact sheet is a resource that has been developed to assist parents by providing healthy snack ideas and recipes and managing healthy weight.
Food and Nutrition Fact Sheet
Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Making physical activity a priority and encouraging good habits in children from an early age is important and can help them to develop the skills they need to continue being active throughout their lives.
Physical Activity Fact Sheet
There are a wide range of sporting clubs available in Camden for children of all ages. For further information on sporting groups, please visit Camden Council's Community Directory or call Community Services on (02) 4645 5045.
Links
Please click here for a extensive range of links to children's services in Camden.
