Children and families support

Our City is a great place for children and families to live and visit. We want to make sure all children and families in Logan are cared for, supported, connected, and included in their communities. 

To achieve this, we promote and support opportunities for our children and families.

Programs and activities for children and families

KRANK school holiday program

This program offers free and low-cost activities for children and young people aged 5 to 17 within the City of Logan.

From hula hoop dancing to fishing, there is something for everyone! 

To view the program, please see KRANK school holiday program.

Active and Healthy program

This program offers free or low-cost activities for everyone, regardless of your age, gender, mobility or work schedule.

Keeping fit and healthy has never been so important. An active lifestyle can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being as it can relieve stress, improve your memory, and boost your mood.

To find out more, please see Active and Healthy program.

Logan City Council Libraries

We have nine libraries that offer a range of services and activities for children and families.

For a full calendar of activities at our libraries, please see the Libraries events calendar.

Community centres

Community Centres are great way for families and children to connect with their local community. They offer a range of free or low-cost activities and programs for children, families and parents.

To find out about activities at your local community centre, please see Community Centres and visit their individual pages.

Logan Together

Logan Together is a community movement to grow our kids up well. It’s a collaboration between the community, service providers, community organisations, government partners and the business community to make sure our kids grow up as healthy and full of potential as any other group of Australian kids. 

To find out what support Logan Together provides to our children and families, please visit Logan Together.

Support for children and families

Logan community directory

The Logan Community Directory is a free online directory of community groups, services and facilities.

To search for local children and families services in the directory, please visit  Logan Community Directory.

Playgroup Queensland

There are a number of playgroups in Logan. For information about playgroups in your local area, please visit Playgroup Queensland.

Queensland Government Early Childhood Education and Care

To find out information about enrolling your little person in Kindy, the right Kindy for your family, facts about early childhood development and much more, please visit Queensland Government Early Childhood Education and Care.

Queensland Government Parents and Families

To find out about help for new parents, baby health clinics, early childhood development, early childhood centres, parenting advice and much more, please visit Queensland Government Parents and Families.

Queensland Government Children and Families

To find information about child safety and adoption services, please visit Queensland Government Children and Families.

Australian Government Department of Social Services Families and Children

The Department of Social Services helps to support families and children through programs and services as well as benefits and payments.

For information about the programs, services, and benefits for children and families, please visit Australian Government Department of Social Services Families and Children.

Resources for children and families

Wonderful Me!

Wonderful Me! is a journal perfect for people aged 9 to 12 years. It is a creative way for young people to explore more about themselves. Parents and caregivers can also use it as a guide for some conversation starters with your children.

To download the self-guided journal, please see Wonderful Me!

Grandparents Day Colouring In card

Queensland Grandparents Day falls on the last Sunday of October.

It gives Queenslanders the opportunity to celebrate the different ways that grandparents enrich and strengthen families and communities.

You can download the Grandparents Day colouring card (PDF 1.1 MB) and decorate it however you like. Show your grandparents you care by sending them a card and message for Grandparents Day.

Just Wanted to Say Hello card

To help connect younger generations with our older generations, a “just wanted to say hello” colouring in card has been designed.

You can download the Just Wanted to Say Hello card (PDF 320 KB), draw and write special messages in it and send it to a person who plays a special role in your life, or our seniors in aged care homes who may be feeling lonely and isolated.

A simple gesture of kindness can make a senior’s day!