Blackall Tambo

Blackall Tambo Family

Families across Blackall and Tambo can find local early learning, youth participation and parenting opportunities, along with visiting, telehealth and phone-based support. Whether you are looking for child care, developmental services or a confidential conversation, these options offer practical starting points.

🌈 Early learning and youth participation

Lady Gowrie Blackall Early Years Service

This local long day care service supports children aged from birth to eight years. Parents and carers can use the service’s direct page to register interest in a place and find its current contact details.

Lady Gowrie Tambo Child Centre

Families in Tambo can submit a parent or carer register-of-interest form or request a tour through the provider. Contact the centre directly to confirm which programs and places are currently available.

Blackall-Tambo Regional Youth Council

Young people aged 10–17 who live, work, study or socialise in the region can have a voice through this school-based council initiative. Members come from Blackall State School, St Joseph’s Primary School and Tambo State School, meet every two months during term and are selected through their school cohort for two-year terms.

💬 Development, parenting and family wellbeing

Outback Futures

Children, teenagers, adults and families can access psychology, counselling, mental health social work, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy. The service supports the Blackall-Tambo region through telehealth and visiting face-to-face appointments, with locations confirmed when booking. No referral is required, and fee options are discussed directly.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland – Central West Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Child and Parenting Support is available across Blackall and Tambo for children, parents and carers. Depending on circumstances and availability, help may include individual sessions and school-focused psychoeducation delivered in clinics, homes, groups or another agreed community location. Caregivers can also enquire about Circle of Security parenting sessions by telehealth; no GP referral is required for that program.

Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland – Rural Family Counselling Service

Families in Tambo with dependent children aged 0–18 can seek outreach counselling for concerns such as parenting, relationships, grief, loss and social isolation. Sessions may be held face to face or by telephone, with appointments and referrals arranged through Lifeline Darling Downs.

🤝 Phone, online and carer pathways

Parentline

Queensland parents, carers and family members caring for children can receive confidential counselling and support by calling 1300 30 1300 or using WebChat. Both channels operate daily from 6 am to midnight AEST.

Carer Gateway

This Australian Government program assists unpaid carers, including people caring for a child with disability, a medical condition or long-term needs. Depending on eligibility, pathways may include counselling, peer support, coaching, tailored support packages and planned or emergency respite. Call 1800 422 737 to speak with a local service provider.

Family and Child Connect

Parents, relatives, young people, community members and professionals can ask for information, family-support advice and connections to suitable services. Call 13FAMILY (13 32 64); assistance may be provided by phone or arranged at a place the family considers safe.

📌 Before you contact a service

• Check age requirements, service areas and eligibility before applying.
• Ask whether bookings, referrals, school selection or registration of interest are required.
• Confirm current fees, funding options, waiting times and program availability.
• Discuss accessibility, telehealth suitability and any support your child or family may need.

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