Family and community services

Community

Children and parenting

We provide many services for families. Including childcare, playgroups, youth services, education, and health and wellbeing.

Seniors

We provide a diverse range of services, events and other helpful information for our senior citizens.

Young people

Events, activities, groups and hubs for the young members of our community.

Disability and accessibility

We work towards an accessible environment that supports participation and promotes social inclusion.

Assistance services

First Nations

The City of Greater Geelong is guided by the Local Government Act 2020 (Victoria), which strengthens relationships between councils and Traditional Owners and recognises them as essential partners in community planning, engagement and governance. We work with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) as key partners in shaping our city. Our commitment is grounded in the four pillars of Relationships, Respect, Opportunities and Governance, which guide our Reconciliation journey and our work with First Nations communities.

Multicultural Geelong

Our community has been enriched by the presence of people from all over the world. Geelong is a multicultural city, home and a welcoming place to people from many countries. 17.7 percent of our total population of 271,065 were born overseas.

LGBTQIA+

We celebrate diversity and are committed to a community where everyone is welcomed, respected, and able to thrive.

Asylum seekers and refugees

There is a great deal of confusion about the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee and often the terms are used interchangeably or incorrectly.