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Fun Bus Mobile Playgroup

Important message

Changes to Library access and book drop

Construction of the new Civic Centre building will soon commence. The current Civic Centre carpark and nearby entrance will be closed from Monday 28 April and remain closed while works take place. The City Library will remain open and will be accessible from the Civic Centre Customer Services’ entry near Civic Park. 

Please note that the City Library returns chute will be temporarily unavailable. A new Book Drop will be installed at the Cavenagh St side of the Civic Centre soon. 

We kindly ask all customers to:

  • return items inside the Library during opening hours, or
  • use one of the 24/7 return chutes located at Casuarina, Nightcliff or Karama libraries.

For more information about the project, please go here.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Our Fun Bus survey is now open! Share your feedback on our Fun Bus mobile playgroup programs. Let us know how we’re doing before 9 May 2025! Complete the survey now.

 

About the Fun Bus mobile playgroup

Fun Bus mobile playgroups are a FREE, fun and informal space where parents, carers, babies and children aged 0 to 5 years can come together to have fun, play and learn in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Locations and times

The Fun Bus operates weekdays between 9:30 am and 11:30 am at different locations throughout the municipality of Darwin.

Note: If we are experiencing heavy rain, the Fun Bus program will be cancelled for the day. To confirm if the Fun Bus is operating, please contact us on 0419 031 651 or visit our Facebook page.

Outdoor activities

The Fun Bus outdoor activities from Monday 31 March - 31 October 2025.

Monday

Darrandirra Child and Family Centre

**This session is for the families from the local area

(Malak and Karama)**

Shop 27/16 Malak Shops

Malak Crescent, Malak

Tuesday

Wanguri Park

56 Lyons Street, Wanguri

Wednesday

Jingili Water Gardens

Freshwater Road, Jingili

Thursday

Yanyula Park

(behind the shops)

59 Yanyula Drive, Anula

Friday

Bicentennial Park

(near the playground)

Esplanade, Darwin

Fun Bus Flyer - Monday 31 March - 31 October 2025 Program

Annual closures

Please note the Fun Bus does not operate:

  • On public holidays
  • During the December/January school holidays (6 weeks).

At Fun Bus, children can:

  • Engage in new experiences.
  • Interact with other children and adults.
  • Encourage sharing.
  • Make new friends.
  • Strengthen a healthier relationship with parents /carers.
  • Learn and develop social and creative skills through play.

The Fun Bus is not only a fun and engaging place for children. Parents and carers can benefit in several ways.

At Fun Bus, parents and carers can:

  • Meet other parents and develop new friendships.
  • Share ideas, information, concerns and experiences.
  • Play with your children in a fun, safe and friendly environment.
  • Learn and develop skills with your children through play.
  • Discover new ideas for extra fun at home.
  • Find out more about services and support within the local community.

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