Ashburton - Tom Price

Ashburton - Tom Price Family

Families in Tom Price can share playgroup mornings, borrow early-years toys, cool off at local aquatic facilities and help young people connect with recreation and practical support. Early learning and child development services also offer useful pathways for different stages of family life.

✨ Play, swimming and outdoor activity

Shire of Ashburton – Tom Price family play and aquatic facilities

For active family time, local choices include the town-mall splash pad and playground, Tjiluna Playground, Tom Price Nature Playground and Lions Park, which has play equipment and an educational bike track. Children can ride, skate or use scooters at the pump track. Vic Hayton Swimming Pool includes a babies pool, playground, family change rooms with a baby change table, and assisted-needs facilities. Watch Around Water entry conditions apply.

Nintirri Play Group and Toy Library

Children can enjoy indoor arts and crafts and outdoor activities alongside their mums, dads, grandparents or carers. A Playgroup Leader runs sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 11 am, with a listed cost of $5 per family. Bring a hat, drink bottle and crunch and sip. Families can also enquire about Toy Library membership to borrow early-years toys and resources.

📚 Early learning and school-age care

Nintirri Early Learning Centre

Based at 9 South Road, the centre provides early-years education and care for babies, toddlers and kindy-aged children. Families can also enquire about before- and after-school care, school-readiness sessions and vacation care. Published centre hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6 pm, excluding public holidays; individual programs have separate session times.

🌟 Youth connection and practical support

Garduwarra Mia Community and Youth Support Services – Youth Drop In Centre

The Youth Drop In Centre gives young people in Tom Price a place to join recreation, life-skills development, cultural activities and community events. Young people can also access information, referrals and support with everyday challenges. Confidential counselling, personalised support and case management can help with connections to education, employment and training.

💡 Child development support

Pilbara Population Health – Tom Price Child Development Services

WA Country Health Service lists this local child development service at Tom Price Hospital on Mine Road. Its published catchment covers Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Wakathuni, Bellary Springs and Youngaleena. Families and carers can use the official child development directory to find the general enquiry number and allied health email.

📌 Before you go

• Check current session times, fees, vacancies and booking requirements directly with the provider.
• Ask whether an activity suits your child’s age, abilities and support needs.
• For aquatic visits, review Watch Around Water supervision and entry conditions before arriving.
• Confirm accessibility arrangements and any equipment your family may need.
• For development or youth support, ask about eligibility, catchment requirements and the first step for accessing the service.

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