Region’s newest additions officially welcomed

The Lockyer Valley’s Welcome Babies celebration turned 10 at the weekend, with the annual event proving a joyful celebration of new life for little ones born last year.

The celebration, held at the Gatton Library on Saturday, saw the community gather for a special morning.

The Welcoming Babies Day is a celebration of our youngest and cutest community members, Lockyer Valley Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan said.

“It was lovely to officially welcome the Lockyer Valley’s youngest residents and acknowledge the families who are helping the region grow and thrive.

“It’s a chance to pause, celebrate, and reflect on the importance of community, connection, and the shared future being built together.

“It was so precious to welcome the babies born in 2025 to our region, and to see the pride on the faces of their parents,” Mayor Milligan said.

Each baby welcomed received a certificate from the Mayor, a Lockyer Valley Libraries First 5 Forever gift bag and all guests enjoyed a special morning tea following the celebration.

The Baby Welcoming Ceremony forms part of Council’s commitment to the First 5 Forever program, an initiative by the State Library of Queensland that encourages families to read, talk, sing, and play with their children every day, helping to build strong early literacy foundations.

For more information, contact Council on 1300 005 872.