Bicheno

Bicheno Family

Families in Bicheno can find local early learning, outside-school-hours care and holiday activities, alongside regional counselling and specialist support available by phone or online. Whether you are organising care, supporting a child’s development or looking for confidential help, these services offer clear pathways to get started.

✨ Learning, care and school holiday activities

Thrive Group Tasmania — Bicheno Early Learning and Outside School Care

Local families can enquire about early learning and outside-school-hours care in Bicheno. Enrolment and enquiry pathways are available through Thrive Group, and the listed Bicheno contact email is bicheno@thrivegroup.org.au.

Thrive Group Tasmania — Bicheno Holiday Program

Primary school children aged 5–12 can join school holiday care in Bicheno, regardless of which school they attend. New families must complete enrolment before sending in a booking form. Program schedules are generally released about four weeks before each holiday period and may change. On excursion days, children need to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure; families supply food unless the program states otherwise.

🌱 Development and family wellbeing

Early Childhood Inclusion Service (ECIS)

This free statewide educational inclusion service supports eligible Tasmanian children from birth to four years who have a diagnosed disability and/or developmental delay. ECIS works with parents, carers and early learning settings on inclusion and the transition to Kindergarten. Parents and carers may refer their child directly, while professionals can refer with consent. ECIS does not provide therapy or diagnosis.

Anglicare Tasmania — East Coast Counselling Service

Adults, families, couples and children in Bicheno, St Helens and the Fingal Valley can access free counselling, information, advocacy and advice. Support covers concerns such as parenting, separation, conflict, grief, stress, mental health, family violence, and drug or alcohol use. Appointments are available in St Helens or through community outreach. Self-referrals are accepted, as are referrals from GPs, agencies, service providers and allied health professionals. Contact the Community Engagement Coordinator on 1800 243 232 or connectsupport@anglicare-tas.org.au.

❤ Confidential help by phone and online

Kids Helpline

Young people aged 5–25 can speak with a counsellor for any reason through this free, confidential Australia-wide service. Phone and webchat counselling are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1800 55 1800 or use the online contact options.

1800RESPECT

People experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence—and those supporting them—can access confidential counselling, information and support at any time. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or use online chat or video call.

📌 Before you contact or book

• Confirm age limits and eligibility, particularly for holiday care and early childhood inclusion support.
• Complete required enrolment or referral steps before expecting a booking to be confirmed.
• Ask about accessibility, individual support needs and supervision arrangements.
• Check current schedules, availability, costs and what children need to bring.

🎯 If you run a family-focused business, service, activity or community group serving Bicheno, you are warmly invited to add your details or update an existing listing.

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