Children and Families
The Brookton Public Library located at the Community Resource Centre, offers a range of services and resources for children and families.
Kidsport
KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5-18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering them financial assistance towards club fees. Apply here.
Safer Swimming
Brookton Aquatic Centre - is open from November through to March and offers infant and toddler swimming pools under shade. Brookton Amateur Swimming Club offer lessons for school age children and Department of Education run VacSwim lessons in December.
For more information about how to keep safe in the water this summer visit - Keep Watch at www.royallifesaving.com.au
Operates from the Saddleback Medical Centre by Primary Health (WACHS) Narrogin.
Appointments can be made by calling 98810385. The clinic will continue to run on Wednesdays.
Events and Activities
There are a range of community groups that provide sporting and cultural activities for children. See here for our local directory.
Throughout the year a range of events are organised by the Shire and the community. See here for the event calendar.
School Holiday Activities
A range of school holiday activities are available.
Active fun days are run in partnership with Nyungar Wellbeing and Sports each holidays. Brookton Community Resource Centre and REED Brookton also run school holiday programmes.
Playgroups & Child Care
REED - Brookton
Long Day Care Centre, Monday to Friday
Williams Street, Brookton
Ph: 9642 1037
Brookton Family Playgroup
Meets every Wednesday during school terms
WB Eva Pavilion, 9.30 to 11.30
Ph: 9642 1431
Schools
The Brookton District High School is Brookton’s local Kindergarten to Year 10 school, proudly serving Brookton and surrounding communities in a supportive rural learning environment. The school offers strong literacy and numeracy programs, specialist secondary subjects, cultural learning including Noongar language, and student wellbeing support. The school provides a comprehensive educational pathway close to home, helping families make informed choices about their children’s education. Brookton District High School plays a vital role in the social, educational and economic wellbeing of Brookton.
Tiller Street, Brookton
Ph: 9642 1011
A daily bus service operates to the following district schools:
Useful links and Contacts
Breastfeeding Association
Department for Child Protection on 9497 6500
Department for Communities on 9498 2620
Department of Education and Training
Family Assistance Office
Kidsafe WA
Playgroup WA