Aldinga and Willunga

Aldinga and Willunga Family

Families around Aldinga and Willunga can join library sessions, garden play, youth activities and inclusive sport, with local counselling and peer support available when extra help is needed. Options span babies, school-aged children, teenagers, parents and carers.

✨ Play, learning and active fun

Onkaparinga Libraries children and youth programs

Aldinga and Willunga libraries host age-based early-years sessions: Babytime for birth to 18 months, Toddlertime for 18 months to three years, and Storytime for children aged three to five. School-holiday activities are also offered, with bookings essential for holiday sessions.

Playgroup in the garden

Parents and children can enjoy free, unstructured interactive play at Aldinga Community Centre in Aldinga Beach. Contact the centre for current session details.

Family Playtime at SVCC Aldinga Early Learning Centre

This weekly Wednesday morning early-learning play session gives parents and children time to participate together at the Aldinga Beach centre. Complete the centre’s registration form before attending.

Momentum Program

Young people aged six to 18 can try free sport sessions at Aldinga Sports Complex. Age-appropriate groups welcome all abilities, backgrounds and experience levels, and no previous sporting experience is required.

🎯 Youth connection and creativity

Studio 20 Youth Centre

Located beside Aldinga Shopping Centre, this City of Onkaparinga youth centre provides structured programs, youth-friendly events and inclusive drop-in sessions for ages eight to 25, with a particular focus on art. Check the relevant program time, as opening times may differ from general enquiry hours.

❤ Additional-needs and sibling support

MyTime Aldinga

Parents and carers of children under 18 with disability, developmental delay, chronic medical conditions or other additional needs can join facilitated peer support. No diagnosis is required. The Aldinga group is coordinated by the Women’s and Children’s Health Network; participation is free and does not affect NDIS funding.

Siblings in Focus

Primary-school-aged children who have a sibling with disability, special needs or chronic illness can explore feelings and coping skills with peers. Junction Australia runs sessions in Aldinga and other southern suburbs, plus school-holiday programs at various locations, while helping families learn about available services.

🌿 Counselling and family therapy

The Lifestory Practice

The Aldinga practice offers child and family therapy, child trauma processing, emotional-regulation and coping-skills groups, early childhood interventions, and NDIS capacity-building assessments and therapy support. Contact the practice for appointments or enquiries.

Elowen Therapy

Based in Willunga, Elowen Therapy supports parents and individuals through counselling, including perinatal counselling, birth debriefing and parenting support. Appointments may be in person or by telehealth, with requested in-home and walk-and-talk options also offered.

Little Big Journeys

Counselling is available for teenagers, families, couples and individuals, with face-to-face sessions in Aldinga or Fullarton and secure telehealth Australia-wide. NDIS participants are welcome for counselling under an NDIS plan.

📌 Before you attend

• Check the intended age group and whether a parent or carer must remain.
• Confirm current dates, session times and availability with the provider.
• Book or register where required, particularly for school-holiday activities and Family Playtime.
• Ask directly about accessibility, sensory needs and suitable adjustments.
• For counselling or NDIS-related support, clarify fees, funding conditions and appointment arrangements first.

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