Jurien Bay

Jurien Bay Family

From active foreshore play and early-years sessions to an ocean adventure, Jurien Bay gives families several practical ways to spend time together. Local health services sit alongside regional and statewide support when parenting, development, caring responsibilities or safety concerns require extra help.

🛹 Play, learning and youth activities

Jurien Bay Foreshore Youth Precinct

At Dobbyn Park, families and young people can enjoy a district-level skatepark, large nature playground and basketball half-court. Operated by the Shire of Dandaragan, the precinct offers options for different ages and styles of outdoor play.

Jurien Bay Public Library – Better Beginnings

Children aged 0–4 and their carers can join Better Beginnings at 9.30 am on Wednesdays during school terms. Sessions are held at the library inside the Turquoise Coast Visitor Centre, 67 Bashford Street.

Jurien Bay Playgroup

Designed for children from newborn to pre-kindy age, the playgroup offers creative play, craft, songs, stories, games and time to socialise. Sessions have been listed for 9 am on Tuesdays, but families should confirm current dates and ticket availability before attending.

Turquoise Coast Youth Festival

This free annual Shire festival is held on the Jurien Bay foreshore for young people. Ask the Shire about the next event date and current program before making plans.

🌊 A family ocean experience

Jurien Bay Oceanic Experience – Sea Lion Tour

Families can choose swimming or boat-observer options on this local sea lion tour. Children aged 2–12 may swim when accompanied by a parent or guardian and must have basic swimming ability. Children under 12 must remain with a parent or legal guardian, while children under two are observer-only.

🩺 Child health, development and parenting

Jurien Bay Health Centre – child health and development services

WA Country Health Service identifies child health clinics, child development services, community midwife services and school health services at the local health centre. Contact the health service to discuss which services are available locally and whether an appointment is required.

WA Country Health Service – Child Development Service, Western Wheatbelt

The Moora-based regional service covers Jurien Bay and provides free support for children with developmental delays or concerns. Parents and carers may self-refer. Children must be under 16, live at a country WA address and have an eligible Medicare card or number. Phone the Moora service on (08) 9651 0270.

Ngala Parenting Line

Parents, grandparents, foster carers and other family members across WA can receive free support about children aged 0–18. Topics include sleep, feeding, behaviour, development, routines and parenting stress, with no referral required. The line operates from 8 am to 8 pm daily: regional landline callers can phone 1800 111 546, while mobile callers can use (08) 9368 9368.

❤ Support for carers and family safety

Carers WA – Carer Gateway services

Unpaid family and friend carers in WA regions can access counselling, tailored support packages, emergency respite and online support. Carer Gateway assists people caring for someone with disability, mental health challenges, a long-term health condition, alcohol or other drug dependency, or age-related frailty. Phone 1800 422 737.

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

This Department of Communities helpline supports women, with or without children, experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia. It provides support and referrals, including refuge referrals where needed, 24 hours a day. Free call 1800 007 339.

📌 Before you go or make contact

• Confirm session dates, festival programs, bookings and current costs directly with the provider.
• Check age limits and adult supervision requirements, particularly for play sessions and ocean activities.
• Ask about accessibility, equipment and individual participation needs before visiting.
• Have Medicare and residential details ready when discussing eligibility for regional child development support.

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