Charters Towers

Charters Towers Family

Families in Charters Towers can share stories and play at the library, join a town-wide challenge, explore youth programs or ask for practical support. Options range from early-years activities to confidential help for parents, carers and young people.

📚 Play, learning and family activities

Excelsior Library Activities

Young children and their carers can build early literacy skills through Rhyme Time for children up to two and Story Time for ages two to five, both held on Wednesdays at 10.30 am. The library also offers school-holiday activities for school-aged children and a First 5 Forever outdoor space for messy play and parent connection. Bookings are essential; phone 07 4761 5580.

Towers Rush

Plan ahead for this team scavenger hunt around Charters Towers on Sunday 25 October 2026. Teams of two to five can include family members and work together on puzzles, games and other challenges. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult unless another arrangement has been made with the organiser.

🎯 Youth connection and practical opportunities

PCYC Charters Towers Youth Programs

Local young people can access several community programs, including Drop In, Emergency Services Cadets, Team Up and After Dark. After Dark provides free, after-hours sport for young people experiencing disengagement from community, family or school. Braking the Cycle supports learner drivers who do not have access to a supervisor or registered vehicle. Contact the club on 07 4787 3231 to check access and current times.

Prospect Community Services Youth Support Program

Young people aged 8–21 experiencing disconnection, disengagement from education or employment, harm or homelessness can seek information, referrals, individual support, case management and coordinated assistance. Anyone may make a referral. Phone 07 4787 4797 to enquire.

🤝 Support for parents, carers and families

Prospect Community Services Family Support Program

Families with an unborn child or children and young people under 18 can discuss practical help with routines, parenting courses, budgeting, household skills, respite care and transport to medical appointments. Self-referrals and referrals from other people are accepted; phone 07 4787 4797.

North Queensland Rural Family Support Service

This free regional UnitingCare service covers Charters Towers, Pentland, Greenvale and other Northern Highlands and Dalrymple communities. It assists families with children from unborn to under 18 who would benefit from practical support and are not currently involved in statutory child protection. Help may cover parenting, routines, school, housing, stress, isolation and referrals. Self-referrals and partner referrals are welcome; phone 0407 276 795 or 0417 290 553.

Parentline

Queensland parents and carers, including those in Charters Towers, can speak confidentially with a trained counsellor by phone or live webchat. The free statewide service operates from 6 am to midnight, seven days a week, and covers parenting, family and school-related concerns. Parent Navigator referrals are also available for Queensland state-school families seeking support to work with their school about bullying. Phone 1300 30 1300.

✅ Before you take part

• Confirm current session times, places and booking requirements directly with the provider.
• Check age limits, referral conditions and whether an adult must remain with a child.
• Ask about accessibility, transport or participation needs before attending.
• For dated events, confirm registration details and any changes closer to the day.

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