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12/11/2026

🚨 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 - Council email services are currently unavailable.

☎️ To speak with our staff, please call 1300 453 635. Or pop into our Portland, Heywood and Casterton offices and speak with our friendly staff.

An update will be provided here when email services have been restored. Please share this with message with your neighbours, family and friends.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

29/10/2026
⏰ Reminder: Round 2 Kindergarten Enrolments Close Soon!Have you enrolled your child for Kindergarten yet?Round 2 Kinderg...
10/07/2026

⏰ Reminder: Round 2 Kindergarten Enrolments Close Soon!

Have you enrolled your child for Kindergarten yet?

Round 2 Kindergarten Enrolments are currently open and will close on Sunday 12 July.

Don't miss the opportunity to secure a place for your child in one of our kindergarten programs and start them on their early learning journey.

To enrol or find out more, visit:
https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Children-and-Families/Kindergarten-Enrolments

Need help? Contact our Children's Services team on 1300 453 635.

🎉 Round 2 Kindergarten Enrolments Are Now Open! 🎉Missed the first round? There’s still time to enrol your child for 2027...
03/07/2026

🎉 Round 2 Kindergarten Enrolments Are Now Open! 🎉

Missed the first round? There’s still time to enrol your child for 2027 3-year-old and 4-year-old Kindergarten programs with Glenelg Shire Council.

📅 Round 2 enrolments open:
Monday 22 June – Sunday 12 July

Give your child the best start to their learning journey by securing a place in one of our quality kindergarten programs.

For enrolment information, eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit:
https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Children-and-Families/Kindergarten-Enrolments

If you need assistance with your enrolment, please contact our Children's Services team on 1300 453 635.

2027 Glenelg Shire Council kindergarten enrolments are now open & close this Sunday 14 June. To access the online enrolm...
09/06/2026

2027 Glenelg Shire Council kindergarten enrolments are now open & close this Sunday 14 June.



To access the online enrolments, click the link to our website below and follow the instructions on how to enrol.



https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Children-and-Families/Kindergarten-Enrolments



Kindergarten programs are subject to change pending enrolment numbers.



Allocations will occur after the closure of the enrolment period and families will be sent letters of offer, which we anticipate will occur by the end of August 2026.



To view our services please click the link below, scroll down to our services and click the service you wish to view.



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2027 Glenelg Shire Council kindergarten services will operate 3-Year-Old Kinder & Pre Prep (formally known as 4-Year-Old Kinder);



· Dartmoor Children’s Centre – Tuesday – Thursday

· Heywood Kindergarten – Monday – Thursday

· Jaycee Kindergarten – Monday – Friday

· Kalbarri Kindergarten – Monday – Friday

· Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child and Family Complex Kindergarten – Monday – Friday

· Kathleen Millikan Centre – Monday – Friday



Please note: when applying for programs in XAP, new families will be prompted to select programs with listed days and times. These details are indicative only and subject to change, please disregard them when making your selection



If you have any questions please contact our administration team by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 1300 453 635



EXISTING FAMILIES

· Complete the enrolment form –https://au.openforms.com/Form/b3df8053-b3ef-4935-9f66-1f593af16ac4

· Ensure you have checked your child’s XAP Enrolment form

NEW FAMILIES & SIBLINGS OF EXISTING CHILDREN

· Complete the enrolment form – https://au.openforms.com/Form/b3df8053-b3ef-4935-9f66-1f593af16ac4

· Complete XAP waiting list application (will add link) – Xap - An all-in-one childcare Management Platform



New families must complete both sections as per the information above for their enrolment to be completed and then to be allocated.


If you require any assistance, please contact our administration team by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 1300 453 635

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P. O. Box 152
Portland, VIC
3305

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