Charleville

Charleville Family

📌 Families in Charleville can share stories at the library, learn to swim, enjoy local playgrounds and find support for parenting, youth wellbeing and difficult family circumstances. Some services are based in town, while others cover Charleville from regional offices.

✨ Play, learn and get active

Charleville Library First 5 Forever Storytime

Children aged 0–5 can join free-flowing early-years fun through rhymes, stories, singing, dancing and activities. Murweh Shire Council runs Storytime at Charleville Library each Wednesday at 10.00 am. A public mother’s room is also available at the library.

Charleville Swimming Pool

Young swimmers can build confidence through mums and bubs lessons, learn-to-swim classes, mini squad and intermediate squad activities. The council-operated pool opens from September to April, weather permitting. Contact the pool before attending for current lesson arrangements and fees.

Graham Andrews Parklands

Plan an easy family outing with a playground, public toilets and barbecue facilities. At 7.00 am each Saturday, the park also hosts a free, timed 5 km parkrun where people of all ages and abilities may walk, jog or run.

King Edward Park

Families with different interests can use the playground, skate park, exercise equipment and netball, basketball and tennis courts. Public toilets and barbecue facilities make the park practical for a longer visit.

🌱 Parenting, youth and family support

Charleville and District Community Support Association – Youth Support Service

Young people aged 8–21 who are disconnected from family, community, education, training or employment—or at risk of harm or homelessness—can access early-intervention assistance. Support includes information, advice, referrals and connections with support networks. Contact the Neighbourhood Centre on (07) 4654 1307.

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Parenting Programs and Education

Families with children aged 0–12 in the Charleville service area can enquire about free programs including Circle of Security, Bringing Up Great Kids, Tuning in to Kids, 1-2-3 Magic and Parenting Under Pressure. Delivery may be in groups or, for some options, one-to-one. Phone 1300 114 397 on weekdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Lifeline Darling Downs – Family and Child Connect

This community-based program helps Charleville families connect with suitable support. For service information, call 1300 991 443.

Lifeline Darling Downs – Rural Family Counselling Service

Families across South West Queensland can seek counselling and support through this service, which is based in Charleville and Dalby. Enquiries can be made on 1300 991 443.

❤ Support in serious family circumstances

Far West Indigenous Family Violence Service

Operated by Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health, this regional service assists people and families experiencing domestic and family violence in Charleville and surrounding areas. Confidential information, referrals, practical help, and support at home or court are available by appointment on (07) 4655 0578.

Charleville Child Safety Service Centre

The Queensland Government service offers support and counselling to children and families during separation, assistance with family crises and adolescent difficulties, and training and support for foster and kinship carers. No referral, appointment or charge requirements are listed. The building, parking and toilets are noted as accessible. Phone (07) 4656 5700.

✅ Before you go

• Check the intended age group and whether a parent or carer must stay.
• Confirm bookings, seasonal availability and current costs before attending.
• Ask activity providers about accessibility or participation needs.
• For regional support, confirm how appointments are delivered in Charleville.

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