Broome

Broome Family

Families in Broome can join playgroups, library sessions, swimming lessons and varied school-holiday activities, while young people have access to welcoming spaces and age-specific support. Parenting, child development, nutrition, relationships and family wellbeing services offer further help when it is needed.

✨ Play, learning and school holidays

Broome Youth and Families Hub — Early Years Parenting and Playgroup

Families with children aged 0–4 can take part in creative play while connecting with parenting support. Activities are held at the hub and around the community, including Town Beach picnics. The current program runs Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Broome Public Library — Children and Teen Programs

The Shire-run library has options from early childhood through to the teenage years. Families can explore Bookish Play, school-holiday activities and Deadly Way First Nations storytime, held on Wednesdays at 10 am with bookings required. There is also Social Minecraft for Kids, a Year 1 reading program and Innovation Station technology sessions for teenagers during school term. Children aged 11 and under must have adult supervision. Ramps, accessible desks and accessible bathroom facilities are available.

Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre — BRAC Swim School

Young swimmers can build confidence through age-based classes. Aqua Ducks caters for babies and children from six months to four years, with a parent joining the child in the water. Swim and Survive lessons are available from age four. New families, or those unsure of the appropriate level, can arrange an assessment before enrolling during a booking period.

Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre — School Holiday Program

Children aged 6–12 can join structured holiday sessions from 8 am to noon or 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm. A supervised lunch break is available for children booked for a full day. Pack enclosed shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bathers where water activities are planned. BRAC is nut-free during children’s activities.

Broome Youth and Families Hub — School Holiday Program

Children and young people aged 5–18 can try activities that may include sport, fishing, hunting, visual art, music, discos and movie nights. Healthy snacks and lunch are provided, and selected activities include whole families. Locations vary around Broome, so check the current program before attending.

🌟 Youth activities and connection

Broome Youth and Families Hub — Drop In

Young people aged 5–17 can spend time with others through basketball, fishing, gardening, music, cooking and other changing activities. The current listed hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm and Friday to Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm. Monthly activity changes give families a reason to check what is coming up.

Broome PCYC — safeSPACE™

Young people can connect with youth workers through recreational, cultural and developmental activities. The safeSPACE model includes drop-in activities, meals and social connection, alongside targeted programs accessed by referral. Transport may be offered to help participants attend and return home or reach a designated drop-off point. Ask Broome PCYC about current local activities and eligibility.

Family Outreach Service — ALIVE & Kicking Goals!

This Aboriginal-led social and emotional wellbeing and life-promotion program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in and around Broome. Peer education workshops, one-to-one mentoring and counselling provide different ways to participate. Workshops may also reach communities across the West Kimberley where resourcing allows.

Broome Youth and Families Hub — HYPE (Helping Young People Engage)

HYPE provides evening outreach for children and young people aged 5–17 in places where they are spending time. Staff can offer lifts home, to a safe house or to an extended family member, and can take Drop In participants home. Listed outreach hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 5.30 pm to 11 pm and Friday to Saturday from 3.30 pm to 1 am.

💡 Parenting, development and health

Broome Youth and Families Hub — Children and Parenting Program

A Family Practitioner provides one-to-one, family-led support for people raising children and young people. Help may cover parent–child relationships, family goals, service navigation, advocacy and referrals for therapeutic support. Families can refer themselves, and external agencies may also make referrals. The program lists weekday hours from 8 am to 4.30 pm.

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service — Child and Maternal Health

Aboriginal people living in or visiting Broome can access antenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding guidance, child health and development support, infant and child nutrition, parenting skills, immunisation and women’s health through the BRAMS Family Centre. Walk-in care and appointments are available through the Dora Street clinic. Visiting paediatrician and allied health appointments require a referral from a BRAMS GP.

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service — NDIS Early Childhood Support

Children under seven with developmental delay or disability can receive early childhood support delivered by BRAMS with Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services. The program helps families connect with early-intervention supports and build their child’s functional skills. Two BRAMS Family Support Workers assist with the program in Broome.

Boab Health — Paediatric Dietetics

Children, teenagers and families can receive nutrition care covering areas such as introducing solids, fussy eating, allergies and intolerances, lunchboxes and meal planning. Clinical services are available for children aged 0–18 and pregnant women following referral from a GP or another health professional. Appointments are prioritised by urgency and may involve a wait. Care is provided from the Broome office, with telehealth available in some circumstances.

headspace Broome

People aged 12–25 can access free youth-focused counselling, doctors, work and study assistance, sexual health support, and alcohol and other drug support. Young people may call, drop in or complete the registration and consent form. After-hours options may be possible for those unable to attend weekday appointments. The centre has wheelchair access and a designated disability parking space.

❤ Family relationships and serious support

Centacare Kimberley — Family Support Services

Households in Broome, Derby and surrounding areas that are involved with child protection concerns or reunification can receive family support. Access is generally through a Child Protection and Family Support referral, although families seeking reunification may self-refer. A separate Family Care Support Service helps kinship or family carers looking after a relative in state care through practical assistance, referrals, parenting and child-development support, and cultural support.

Anglicare WA — Family Relationship Centre

Parents, kinship carers and families can access information sessions, counselling, resources and family dispute resolution relating to parenting arrangements after separation. Anglicare WA’s service directory lists a Broome office. Check current arrangements and any fees directly before making plans.

Family Outreach Service — Bibimbiya Jan-ga Buru, Women and Children’s Healing Place

Women and children from Broome, Derby and Bidyadanga can seek support relating to family and domestic violence. The Broome hub provides advocacy, case management, counselling, financial counselling, legal assistance, prevention education, gentle activities and a creche. It is not a crisis service. Listed opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 3 pm.

📌 Before you take part

• Confirm the age range: several activities have firm age limits, particularly holiday, swimming and youth programs.
• Check bookings and referrals: some sessions require advance booking, while selected health and family services need a professional or agency referral.
• Ask about current arrangements: timetables, locations, enrolment periods, activities, places and costs can change.
• Plan for supervision and access: check adult-supervision rules, transport arrangements and accessibility needs before attending.
• Prepare for active sessions: follow clothing, sun protection, swimming and food-safety requirements provided by the organiser.

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