Aireys Inlet

Aireys Inlet Family

From mini-golf and junior sport in Aireys Inlet to early-years appointments, youth activities and regional family support, there are practical ways to play, learn and seek help close to home. Some programs have age limits or registration requirements, so checking the details before setting out can make family plans easier.

🎯 Local play, sport and family stays

Great Ocean Road Mini Golf

Choose from two mini-golf courses at this Aireys Inlet venue, which also caters for birthday celebrations. General play does not require a booking. Check the website for current opening times, including daily opening during school holidays.

Aireys Inlet and District Tennis Club

Families can access coaching, social tennis and support for junior competition teams. Courts are hired through the club’s online booking system. Junior membership covers players under 18, with a parent or guardian recorded as the main contact; coaching enquiries go to coach Marvin Barker.

Fairhaven Nippers

Nearby in Fairhaven, Nippers introduces children aged 5–12 to beach-hazard awareness, surf swimming, board skills and basic first aid. Children in the youngest intake must be five by 30 September in their starting year, and registration places may be capped.

BIG4 Aireys Inlet

Families planning a local break can choose cabins, glamping, caravan sites or camping sites. On-site family facilities include a swimming pool, playground and jump pad. Children under 12 must remain supervised within the holiday park.

🌱 Early years, parents and young people

Surf Coast Shire Maternal and Child Health

Free appointments support families from birth to school age with feeding, growth, development, play and family wellbeing. The nearby Anglesea clinic operates from Anglesea Kindergarten. Shire centres are at ground level and accessible by pram and wheelchair, with hearing loops available on request.

Surf Coast First Time Parent Groups

Council-facilitated groups in Anglesea serve surrounding communities, including Aireys Inlet. Sessions cover infant play and development, sleep, parent wellbeing, home safety and first aid. Families are usually placed on the waiting list at their first Maternal and Child Health visit and invited when their baby is about one to two months old. New Surf Coast families can enquire directly.

Meli Early Years Supports

Children under six with developmental concerns and their families can access individual or group-based support across the Surf Coast without a referral. Meli also provides Sunshine Circles for parents and carers of children aged 0–6, along with playgroup and school-readiness pathways.

Surf Coast Youth

Young people aged 12–25 can find council-run information, activities and support, including youth spaces, music and arts opportunities. The mobile Youth Pod travels around the region, so confirm its current location before attending. Parent education links are also available.

❤ Family and carer support

Meli Family Support Drop-in Service

Parents and families can discuss parenting skills, family challenges, suitable services and referral options at free Surf Coast drop-in sessions. An appointment is not required, although contacting the worker before attending is recommended. Meli’s broader Family Services program has a separate pathway requiring referral through The Orange Door.

The Orange Door Barwon

This free regional service assists adults, children and young people experiencing family violence, families concerned about children’s care and wellbeing, and people seeking help to change abusive or controlling behaviour. No referral is required. Barwon support is available by phone or email, or in person in Geelong and Colac.

Carer Gateway

Unpaid carers, including parents and young carers, can explore Australian Government-funded counselling, peer groups, coaching, respite pathways, practical assistance and information. Support is available by phone, online or through a local service provider, subject to relevant eligibility requirements.

📌 Before you book or attend

• Check age cut-offs, membership rules and supervision requirements.
• Confirm current session times, Youth Pod locations and school-holiday arrangements.
• Ask about accessibility needs when booking; hearing loops at Maternal and Child Health centres require a request.
• Enquire early where registrations may be capped or a waiting list applies.
• Confirm current fees for activities, memberships and accommodation before committing.

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