Claremont

Claremont Family

From toddler play sessions in Claremont to junior sport, youth opportunities and specialist support nearby, families can find practical ways to learn, stay active and navigate changing needs. Bookings, age ranges and participation conditions vary, so use the details below to choose an appropriate starting point.

✨ Play, swimming and junior sport

Play Days at MLC

Parents and children aged six months to two years can join this free early-childhood playgroup at Methodist Ladies’ College. Open to the wider community, sessions are held twice per term and overseen by Early Learning staff. Each session is capped at 15 parents, bookings are required and parents must remain to supervise their children.

Claremont Aquatic Swimming Club

Children can build water confidence, safety awareness, coordination and foundational strokes through learn-to-swim classes. Progression options include squad swimming and junior memberships for children aged 5–8 and swimmers aged nine and over. Families can book a swimmer assessment; anyone under 18 also needs a parent or guardian membership.

Claremont Lawn Tennis Club Juniors Tennis

Young players of all abilities can take part in Junior Social Tennis on Friday afternoons from 4.30 pm to 6 pm. Individual and group lessons, junior development coaching and a pathway into junior pennant competition are also available.

Claremont Junior Football Club Auskick

Nearby at College Park in Nedlands, Sunday morning Auskick welcomes boys and girls from Pre-Primary to Year 2, with registration required. The club also fields teams from Year 3 to Year 10 and offers mixed-team options for girls through to Year 9.

🌟 Youth opportunities

Town of Claremont Youth Funding

Claremont residents aged 12–18 may apply for up to $200 towards representing at state or national level in sport, academics, leadership, performing arts or cultural pursuits. Funding is discretionary, eligibility requirements apply and applications should be submitted before the activity takes place.

💡 Development and emotional wellbeing

Peppermint Psychology

This Claremont practice provides counselling and assessment for children and adolescents approximately aged 5–15. Its approach is described as child-centred and collaborative with parents.

Health in Mind Child and Youth Services

Families can seek child and youth mental-health appointments with listed specialists for children from age five and young people. The Claremont practice also offers Tuning into Teens, a group therapy program for parents of children aged 10–16. Check appointment and program availability directly.

ADHD WA SPARK Program

Held nearby at the ADHD WA Hub in Mount Claremont, these six-week small-group programs support parents or carers and primary or secondary school-aged children and adolescents on an ADHD journey. Diagnosed and undiagnosed children can participate. No referral is needed to book or attend, although one is required for eligible Medicare rebates.

🤝 Separation and family relationships

Relationships Australia WA Perth Family Relationship Centre

Parents experiencing separation can access free information, referral suggestions and individual sessions at the nearby Perth centre, as well as Family Dispute Resolution for parenting and property matters. An appointment is needed to begin dispute resolution. Children may attend information visits but do not accompany parents into appointments, and interpreters can be arranged on request.

📌 Before you book or apply

• Confirm current session dates, vacancies, fees and age or school-year requirements.
• Ask about accessibility, additional support and any equipment your child may need.
• Check whether a parent or carer must remain, register or hold membership.
• For funded activities or Medicare rebates, review eligibility and referral requirements before committing.

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