Activities directory for families

We're inviting all boys and girls between 5 and 16 to play junior cricket with the Ashburton Willows Junior Cricket Club this season! The Ashburton Willows Junior Cricket Club is a proud, successful, sociable and family-oriented community club. It has a unique specialist coaching and playing mentorship model.

We are passionate about the development of our Junior Cricket Program and would love you and your families to be involved. AWCC has the following Junior Cricket Teams confirmed for the 2021/2 season.

Under 16s
Under 14s
Under 12s
Under 10s
Junior Blasters ages 5-7

Play basketball with our Canterbury Cougars Basketball Club, we play and train in the Boroondara Council and have been part of the community for 25 years!
We have teams across the following age groups: U9s, U10s and then all the way up to U23s. You can be as young as 6 when starting at our club in U8s.
We welcome boys and girls of all ages and abilities. We provide coaches and training venues for all our teams. We are proud of our fun, inclusive and skills based club!

How quickly does the novelty of an expensive new toy wear off for your child? Our library has over 1,000 entertaining and stimulating, new and vintage toys available all year round for the price of just one or two new toys. Toys are suitable for ages 6 months to 8 years+

A program facilitated by qualified early childhood educators. Children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Childcare subsidy available (CCS). Runs on weekdays from 9 am to 2pm (5 hours) — cost: $95 per session (less CCS, if applicable), or from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours) — $126 per session (less CCS, if applicable). Must be a member to enrol (​$30 full or $15 concession). Educational, maintenance and gardening levy: $150 per child or $200 if 2 or more siblings attend the centre (charged quarterly).

Quality CCS Approved sessional childcare programs in line with the Early Years Framework. For 6 months to 5 years: Wed and Fri 3 and 5 hours, and Thurs 5 hours.

Local parents and carers are invited to book in for a free child car-restraint fitting or safety check. Fortnightly on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm.

Boroondara Libraries membership gives you free access to the Story Box Library which features videos of engaging Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Cheeky, charming and a whole lot of fun!