Our customer service offices in Stawell and St Arnaud will be closed for the Easter long weekend, starting tomorrow, Friday, April 3. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 7, at 8.30am. In case of emergency, please call (03) 5358 8700.
Council's annual Animal Registration Notices have been issued to pet owners with fees due by Friday, April 10. If your animal is deceased or its details have changed from those on the registration notice, please call us on (03) 5358 9096 to update your records. If you have a new pet and need to register it with council, please click the link below.
Register your pet with council
The Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to offering high-quality inclusive early years programs and facilities throughout the shire, catering to every stage from playgroup to daycare, kindergarten, and primary school.
We recognise that the early years of a child's life are the most important for learning and development. It is during this time that the foundations for the future are laid, and where we begin moving down the path that will guide us from infancy through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood.
Please see below for more information regarding the programs and facilities that we provide.
Information about the council's immunisation program within the shire, including date availability in St Arnaud and Stawell.
Kindergarten is an early education program for young children aged three to five years of age, led by an early childhood teacher. Three-year-old kindergarten has been introduced across Victoria, which means families can now access two years of government-funded kindergarten for their children before they start school.
There are many long day care options within Northern Grampians Shire. Long day care services provide quality full-day or part-timecare for children of working families and the general community.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is a free service available to support families with children from birth to school age. Visits to your Maternal and Child Health Nurse focus on discussing topics to meet your families' needs.
Playgroup is a great way for young children to access learning and play opportunities. Attending playgroup is also a wonderful way for parents to relax with a cuppa and make new friends.
Primary Schools within the Northern Grampians Shire Council
Information about the Secondary Schools in our region.
Providing options for school holiday care programs around the Northern Grampians Shire area.