Family Friendly Baw Baw Project

Family Friendly Baw Baw is an initiative from Baw Baw Shire Council.
 
As part of the Family Friendly Baw Baw Project, we want parents and children to feel welcome in local businesses, which will encourage families to frequent businesses in their community – which are often run by local families!
 
Any type of business is welcome to participate by displaying any combination of the Family Friendly Service stickers. This will alert parents to the facilities or services they can access within their business.
 
The sticker system is an easy eye-catching way to let families in the area know that facilities, such as a parent room for feeding or a toilet, are available to them without the obligation of making a purchase.

Family Friendly Christmas

Baw Baw’s Family Friendly Christmas is back this December, with participating businesses and services offering a feast of festive events and promotions for the community to enjoy.


Whole of December

Free Candy Canes with every purchase!

Come into 2 Waters: Rain, Hail or Shine and you'll have a great time.

Where friends can meet and share a special treat.

Soft serve and frozen drinks available, hot chocolates and coffee. 

2 Waters also offers a range of platters for your catering needs which include hot and cold options. 

Pop in and have a chat, and see how the staff at 2 Waters can help make this festive season less stressful.

Where: 5 Mackey Street, Longwarry


Whole of December

Dear Blackbird's Christmas Advent Calendar Giveaway

We're giving away one gift daily to a lucky shopper to thank them for a beautiful year.

Head in-store for your chance to win. 

Where: 14 Napier Street, Warragul


Saturday 1 December

Family Fun Day at  Peninsula Cinemas, Warragul.

Join us from 12pm for the family-friendly activities, then sit back and relax from 1pm for the screening of Moana 2.

Grab your tickets here - https://m.peninsulacinemas.com.au/


Sunday 2 December

 Christmas Story Time at the Library

Head to the library for stories, songs and craft.

Time: 10:30am

 Where: Drouin Library, 136 Princes Way, Drouin.


Saturday 7 December

Christmas Tree Decorating

Lets get together and make glittery decorations! 

Time: 10:15am - 11:45am

Where: Warragul Library, 75 Victoria Street, Warragul

Book your tickets here! 


Monday 9 December

Christmas Story Time at the Library

Head to the library for stories, songs and craft.

Time: 10:30am

Where: Drouin Library, 136 Princes Way, Drouin.


Wednesday 11 December

Christmas Story Time at the Library

Head to the library for stories, songs and craft.

Time: 10:30am

Where: Drouin Library, 136 Princes Way, Drouin.


Wednesday 11 December

Kings Cafe Christmas Messy Party

Time: 10am - 11am

$15 per child.

Call 0493 974 973 to book.


Thursday 12 December

Pop-Up Play Group Christmas Party

Time: 10am - 12pm

Where: Warragul Primary School Early Learning Centre, 44 Bowen Street, Warragul.


Thursday 12 December

That Yellow Door Cafe - Christmas Burgo Combo Promotion


Friday 13 December

Christmas Story Time at the Library

Head to the library for stories, songs and craft.

Time: 10:00am

Where: Warragul Library, 75 Victoria Street, Warragul.


Friday 13 December

Forecourt Fridays

Free Family Friendly Music Event

Time: 4:45pm

Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre


Saturday 14 December

Christmas Tree Decorations

Lets get together and make glittery decorations! 

Time: 10:15am - 11:45am

Where: Neerim South Library, Neerim East Road, Neerim South

Book your tickets here!


Saturday 21 December

Free mini-gingerbread men & lucky dip

Pop into Frankies for a coffee or brunch and the little ones will get a mini gingerbread man from us!

Where:  Frankies, Cnr of Palmerston & Victoria Streets, Warragul

Please note: run, run as fast as you can, because once they're all gone, you won't be able to catch any more.

There will also be a Gingerbread House up for grabs - entry details can be found at the counter. Winner will be randomly selected at the end of the day. 


Monday 23 December

Christmas Movie Session

Gather your loved ones, cozy up, and join us for a heartwarming family Christmas Movie.

Enjoy the magic of the season at your local library, complete with popcorn.

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Where: Warragul Library, 75 Victoria Street, Warragul

Book your tickets here!


Monday 23 December

Devoted Vets Warragul

Every person that comes in for an appointment or to make a purchase, will go home with a little Santa Hat for their cat or dog.

Where: 12 Normanby Street, Warragul

Please note: Whilst stocks lasts.


Why would you choose to participate as a business?

  • With a growing number of new families moving to the area, it’s an opportunity to attract new customers to your business.
  • Increased retention of customers.
  • Participating businesses will be listed on the Baw Baw Shire Council website with a link to the business webpage or social media.
  • There will be promotional opportunities to be involved in social media campaigns promoting the project and your business.
  • There is no cost to businesses who participate.

How does it work?

Download a copy of the Family Friendly Baw Baw Information Pack(PDF, 2MB) to find out how this can work for your business.

How to register

Click here to complete the registration form and get started.

For more information please contact the Family and Children's Services team on 5624 2540.