Byron Bay

Byron Bay Family

From circus skills and story time to wildlife programs and school-holiday care, families around Byron Bay have practical ways to play, learn and spend time together. Local and regional services also offer early-years guidance, youth support and specialised therapy when extra help is needed.

✨ Activities, learning and holiday programs

Circus Arts Byron Bay

Children and teenagers aged 1–16 can build circus skills through indoor classes, with school-holiday programs and children’s parties also available. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Spectators may watch but cannot enter class areas for safety.

Byron Shire Libraries

Regular children’s story-time sessions offer a relaxed opportunity to share books and support early literacy. Branches are located in Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby, while the mobile library visits smaller communities including Suffolk Park and Bangalow. Byron Bay Library is at the corner of Lawson and Middleton Streets.

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary – School Holiday Programs

At nearby Knockrow, booked holiday programs introduce children to wildlife through age-specific activities. Puggles Kids Club serves ages 5–8, while Wildlife Guardians is designed for ages 8–12.

📅 Care outside school hours

Northern Rivers Children’s Services – Byron Bay Outside School Hours Care

School-aged children can access after-school and vacation care at Byron Bay Public School. After-school care runs from the end of the school day until 6 pm, and permanent places may be booked weekly or fortnightly.

🌱 Early years and developmental support

NSW Health Child and Family Health Services

Families with children aged 0–5 can access free child and family health services. The Byron Bay service is listed at Byron Ambulatory Care (Community Health), 54 Ewingsdale Road, with enquiries on (02) 6639 9400.

Social Futures – FCS Brighter Beginnings

This free regional service helps Byron families with children aged 0–5 connect with health, wellbeing and family supports. It can also assist with navigating systems such as the NDIS. Families may self-refer without a referral letter.

Skye Gannon – Byron Bay Play Therapy

Based nearby in Bangalow, this service provides play therapy for children aged 3 and over and their families. Access may be available through a Mental Health Care Plan, depending on the referral pathway; NDIS and Victim Services referrals are also accepted.

Byron Bay Equine Therapy & Psychology

Children and teenagers can access counselling and occupational therapy in the Byron Bay hinterland, including disability support focused on ADHD, intellectual disability and autism. Clinic, outdoor, telehealth, home and school options are offered where applicable. NDIS and private-paying clients are welcome.

🤝 Youth and family support

Byron Youth Service

Young people and families can seek individual support and join wellbeing programs. Areas of support include mental health and wellbeing, housing insecurity, unemployment, gender identity, youth justice, and difficulties at home or school.

Social Futures – Getting it Together

Young people aged 8–25 can receive regional support with independence, confidence, life skills, personal development and wellbeing. The service can provide links to specialists and help strengthen family and community relationships. Enquiries are available on 1800 719 625.

The Family Centre – Connecting Home

Free support is available to young people aged 16–24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as their families, across the Byron, Ballina and Tweed shires. Byron Colab at 10–12 Shirley Street is available by appointment only; enquiries can be made on 1800 211 154.

✅ Before you attend

• Confirm age requirements, particularly for holiday programs and youth services.
• Ask whether advance booking, a referral or an appointment is required.
• Check current fees, funding arrangements and cancellation conditions.
• Discuss accessibility, supervision and individual support needs before attending.
• Confirm session dates and availability directly with the provider.

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