Borroloola

Borroloola Family

Families in Borroloola can join local football, recreation and creative activities, build early-learning skills, or reach practical support by phone and video. Options range from play for young children to youth programs, carer assistance and confidential family services.

⚽ Play, sport and youth activities

John Moriarty Football

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people can develop football skills through school sessions, after-school activities, tournaments and gala days. Free school-holiday clinics add an option during term breaks, while Indi Footi introduces children aged 2 to 6 years to active play and football.

Gulf Youth and Community Services

Young people can take part in sport and recreation, music, fishing, cooking workshops, life skills and woodwork. GYCS delivers youth and community wellbeing programs across Borroloola, its town camps and outstations, as well as Robinson River, and also provides youth diversion. The listed contact is General Manager Steve McAllan on 0422 794 072.

📚 Early learning and family guidance

Families as First Teachers (FaFT)

Parents and carers can get help supporting their child’s early learning and development at the local Borroloola FaFT site. The program offers parenting support, books and games to use at home, guidance for starting school, child-development screening and assistance accessing early intervention. Phone 08 8975 8780.

Territory FACES

This free NT-wide information and referral line supports parents, carers, children, young people, relatives and professionals. Callers can be connected with parenting, family, budgeting, housing, health-care, home and other support services. Phone 1800 999 900, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4.21 pm.

🤝 Carer, relationship and practical support

Carers NT – Carer Gateway Services

Unpaid family carers supporting someone with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or age-related frailty can access counselling, peer support, respite, practical assistance, coaching and skills courses. Phone, online and in-person pathways are available across the Northern Territory. Call 1800 422 737.

Relationships Australia Northern Territory – Relationship Counselling

Couples and families in rural and remote areas can access counselling by phone or video call for parenting concerns, conflict, relationship changes, separation and divorce. No referral is required. Both people must speak with the intake team before a joint appointment, and fees vary according to income.

Borroloola Service Centre – Child Support

The local Services Australia centre provides access to Child Support services alongside Centrelink and Medicare. Some services may require an appointment, so check the official service-centre listing before attending.

❤ Safe accommodation

Borroloola Safe House

Operated by Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation, the Safe House provides safe and secure accommodation for women and children affected by, or at threat of, family and domestic violence. Mabunji’s general contact number is 08 8975 6700.

📌 Before you make plans

• Check activity age ranges, dates and whether a parent or carer must stay.
• Ask about accessibility, transport and any support your child or family may need.
• Confirm whether an appointment, intake conversation or advance registration is required.
• Check current fees before counselling or other fee-based services; several listed programs are free.

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