Council recognises the vital role grandparents play in supporting their families in our community. Kinship care by grandparents plays a large role in supporting parents to care for their children.
Council supports a number of inter-generational programs where children, young people and senior members of the community spend quality time together.
City of Casey sees benefits in facilitating relationships between generations to:
- Reduce social isolation
- Increase a sense of wellbeing and belonging
- Support the growing number of grandparents caring for young children
- Increase respect and understanding of cultures throughout the municipality
- Develop meaningful relationships between generations
- Share of skills and knowledge.
Here you can find information about support, services and programs run to support grandparents.
Events
Throughout the year there are a lot of activities happening in City of Casey, particularly for people over 55. All grandparents are welcome to book into any of those activities and attend. A collection of those activities can be found throughout the year on the City of Casey events.
Playgroups
Participation in playgroup provides a range of benefits to both children and their grandparents. For children, the benefits relate to the contribution that play makes to child development. For grandparents, playgroup offers social support and reduces social isolation.
You can find a playgroup at multiple locations across the City of Casey.
The City of Casey host ‘Pop-Up Playgroups’ throughout the municipality each school term. Come along and access a playgroup with activities outdoors with your grandchild.
Activities include block and imaginary play, music, art, reading, messy and active play.
Grandfathers’ groups
The City of Casey ‘Dads Matter Program’ recognises the important role that Grandfathers play in the lives of their grandchildren. Dads Matter provide programs - and events for - fathers and grandfathers to support quality interactions with their children. Come along with your grandchildren 0-6years to one of our free, fun programs including:
- Cook it with Dad, Dads Little Builders
- Baby Play Time.
Support
There are many resources available for grandparents online. You can access information about family relationships, including supporting your children and grandchildren, becoming a carer or seeking legal/financial assistance.
For more information visit the Raising Children website.
Grandparents Victoria is a statewide organisation of grandparents working together to shape a positive future for all children.
Grandparents Victoria can provide support, advice, information and opportunities to connect with other grandparents.
For more information contact the Grandparents website.
- Tel: 0499 969 234
- Email: admin@kinshipcarersvictoria.org
- Address: 14 Youlden Street, Kensington Victoria 3031
Kinship care is the care provided by relatives or a member of a child's social network when a child cannot live with their parents.
Kinship Care Victoria’s aim is to have kinship carers in Victoria supported in their role according to their needs and the needs of the children they care for.
For more information contact the Kinship Care website.
- Tel: 0499 969 234
- Email admin@kinshipcarersvictoria.org
- Address: 14 Youlden Street, Kensington Victoria 3031
Financial assistance
You may be eligible for Grandparent Childcare Benefits.
For more information, contact Services Australia.
For more information, contact Department of Human Services.
Freecall 1800 245 965