The Clare Valley

Clare Valley Family

From miniature train rides and library sessions to children’s development services and support for carers, families in Clare Valley can find practical ways to play, learn and connect. Some activities have age, booking or access requirements, so a little planning can make the day run more smoothly.

🚂 Play, reading and early learning

Clare Valley Model Engineers

Take the family for a ride on Clare’s miniature railway during a public run day, or enquire about booking a child’s birthday party. Riders need enclosed shoes, while children aged three and under ride free with an adult. Hot weather can lead to cancellations, so check the latest run-day update before setting out.

Clare Library

Young children and their families can join Baby Bounce and Rhyme for ages 0–2, followed by Toddler Tales stories and craft for ages 2–5 during school term. Older readers are catered for through a Tween Book Club for middle-to-upper-primary children and a Teen Book Club for high-school-aged young people. Register your interest in the book clubs with the library.

Clare Valley Children’s Centre

This Department for Education integrated children’s centre and preschool provides an early-learning option in Clare. Preschool enrolment depends on the local catchment area and available places, so families should check eligibility and enrolment arrangements directly.

🌈 Development, disability and carer support

Play Partners Clare Valley

Children and adults with disability can access physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology through this local allied health practice. Sessions are available at its Clare centre, with facilitated outreach possible at home, school, kindergarten or day options. NDIS-funded, private and Medicare-subsidised sessions are accepted; confirm which pathway applies before booking.

Every Step Therapy Support

Children, adolescents and families can seek therapeutic support through regional outreach across Clare and Gilbert Valley, as well as from the provider’s Tanunda clinic. NDIS and self-funded payment options are listed. Ask what outreach arrangement is suitable for your family and locality.

Carers and Disability Link

With an office in Clare, this regional organisation supports carers and people with disability. Carers can meet with staff and take part in support groups, while disability services include social activities, community access, daily-living assistance and short-term accommodation or respite in Clare. Discuss eligibility, funding and availability directly with the organisation.

❤ Family and relationship support

Relationships Australia South Australia

Family and relationship counselling is available for individuals, couples and families, with Clare Valley included among the organisation’s outreach areas. Appointments may be offered face-to-face, by telephone or through telehealth, depending on the suitable arrangement. Fees may be waived for concession-card holders and people experiencing financial or other hardship.

📌 Check before you go

• Confirm current session dates, bookings and weather-related changes.
• Check age ranges, preschool catchment rules and any supervision requirements.
• Ask about accessibility and whether outreach is available at your location.
• Confirm fees, funding eligibility, referrals and appointment availability.

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