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Description
For 12 month to 24 month olds in Yarraville. Please bring a gold coin donation for room hire, we are also seeking anyone who may be interested in joining regularly.
Description
Connection, community and fun!
Description
Erinwood playgroup for parents and children to socialise in a happy and safe environment indoor and outdoor play.
Venue Name:
Maternal and Child Health Centre
Venue Address:
1 Armstrong Street Charlton, Victoria 3525
Contact Details:
Melanie Riley
bradmelriley@gmail.com
0417329640
Description
Informal, fun playgroup; great outdoor play and activities for children under kinder age.
Venue Name:
Pakenham Baptist Church
Venue Address:
1 Bentley Court Pakenham, Victoria 3810
Contact Details:
Annette Dale
life@pakenhambaptistchurch.org
Description
Very relaxed community run playgroup, very welcoming to all new members.
Venue Name:
Maldon Hospital
Venue Address:
1 Chapel Street North Maldon, Victoria 3463
Contact Details:
Amy Atkinson
info@maldonnc.org.au
03 5475 2093
www.maldonnc.org.au
Description
FREE TO ATTEND! Join local parents and children every week for our very special playgroup. Every month we are joined by Maldon Hospital residents – young and old enjoy beautiful interactions and have fun together.
Venue Name:
Gordon Primary School
Venue Address:
1 Dicker Street, Gordon VIC 3345
Contact Details:
Russel Cowan
gordon.ps@education.vic.gov.au
0478 188 127
Description
The Gordon Community Playgroup brings young children, parents, families and our community together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction.
This supportive group helps parents and caregivers build social and support networks that encourage and assist them in their valuable parenting role.
The Gordon Community Playgroup is here to help families to have fun, relax and to build friendships that last beyond playgroup.
Playgroups work best when they are inclusive of all, creating an open, welcoming and friendly environment for all children and their families, no matter their circumstances, backgrounds or cultural identity. We welcome all families from surrounding districts and towns.
Venue Name:
South Mornington Preschool
Venue Address:
1 Downward St, Mornington VIC 3931
Contact Details:
Joanne Churcher
president@southmorningtonpreschool.com.au
03 5975 3514
http://www.southmorningtonpreschool.com.au
Description
Possum Playgroup, Wednesday 9-11am, Terms 2-4 We have a beautiful setting in the middle of the park, with a large playground and mature shade trees. The children enjoy the open natural spaces with plenty of resources to share, while hearing a variety of birds that visit our grounds. We believe in connecting with nature and children will be able to participate in a variety of activities and experiences both indoors and outdoors. With easy parking and access to the preschool enables even our youngest children to attend.
Venue Name:
Truganina Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Everton Road, Truganina VIC 3029
Contact Details:
Priya Jain
arraycare@gmail.com
0493 025 099
Description
Fun and creative program – Children can express themselves and their creativity through art and sensory experiences. The goal of this program is to help children express themselves more fully by painting pictures, sculpting clay or plaster figures, creating drawings, and sensory experiences.
This playgroup focusses on Art and activities in any form that encourages creative expression through painting, drawing, or modelling. It may work by providing children with a safe space to express their feelings and allow them to feel more in control over their life. Art can be used to help children to improve cognitive and sensory motor function, self-esteem, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. It may also aide in resolving conflicts and reduce distress. Overall, it is FUN.
Venue Name:
Truganina Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Everton Road, Truganina VIC 3029
Contact Details:
Karen Diacono
kdiacono@vicsegnewfutures.org.au
03 8754 0500
https://vicsegnewfutures.org.au/playgroups
Description
Venue Name:
South Melbourne Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Ferrars Place, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Contact Details:
Jacqui Raymond
jacqui.raymond@portphillip.vic.gov.au
03 9209 6777
https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/people-and-community/community-directory/supported-playgroups
Description
Supported Playgroups are a great place to connect with other families, spend quality time with your child and access local support services. Plus, they offer children a fun space to play, grow and learn. The playgroup is a joint initiative between City of Port Phillip and the Better Health Network and are facilitated by the Supported Playgroup Facilitator, Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist.
To register your interest and check eligibility, email us your name and number for a return call.
Venue Name:
Beolite Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Goulburn Drive, Mansfield VIC 3722
Contact Details:
Alannah Harper
alannah.harper1@gmail.com
0431381576
Description
Our playgroup is for the young and the young at heart. Our intergenerational playgroup includes pre-school aged children, their parent(s) and older people. Sessions typically involve imaginative and creative play activities and a structure music and movement time. The children play and the older people fulfil the grandparent role. Our aim is to connect young families and older people who may not have family (grandchildren/grandparents) in the area.
Venue Name:
Vermont South Community House
Venue Address:
1 Karobran Drive, Vermont South Victoria 3133
Contact Details:
Mayuko Hiramatsu
mayuco2@gmail.com
0422 555 683
http://www.facebook.com/groups/229431877525810/?ef=share
Description
Japanese songs, story time, craft
Venue Name:
Livingstone Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Livingstone St Ivanhoe, Victoria 3079
Contact Details:
Genevieve Speechley
community@livingstone.org.au
03 9497 2014
https://www.livingstone.org.au/
Description
Venue Name:
Lakeside Stadium - Salesian College Sunbury
Venue Address:
1 Macedon St, Sunbury VIC 3429
Contact Details:
Lisa Barnard Whelan
playgroup@scr.vic.edu.au
Description
We are a team of dedicated teachers and students who are interested in early childhood learning and play.
Enjoy a range of fun activities created and facilitated by our teachers and students. It’s all about community connections, inclusivity, friendship, learning, and most of all…PLAY!
LOCATION: Lakeside Stadium, Salesian College Sunbury
TIME: 10:15am-10:55am
DAY: Every second Friday during the school term
COST: $7 per child, per semester. Registration via Eventbrite: salesianplaygroup2024.eventbrite.com.au
PLEASE BRING: A drink bottle and clothes to play in.
NOTE: Due to allergies, please do not bring food along to sessions.
REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION:
All parents/carers who are attending with their child must hold a Working with Children Check.
Parents/carers must stay with their child for the duration of the playgroup session.
Activities will be suitable for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old.
CONTACT
Email us at playgroup@scr.vic.edu.au
Venue Name:
Brownie Hall
Venue Address:
1 Market Street, Minyip VIC 3392
Contact Details:
Alexandra Matthews
alexandra.matthews@education.vic.gov.au
0448 888 293
Description
Ran by a facilitator and volunteers. All welcome.
Venue Name:
Bright Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Railway Ave Bright, Victoria 3741
Contact Details:
Katrin Novakovic Forslund
brightplaygroupinc@gmail.com
Description
Bright Playgroup Inc runs a Tuesday session called “Little Rascals Playgroup”.
A fun playgroup that welcomes all families with children 0-5 years old.
Lots of toys and activities with indoor and outdoor facilities.
Please contact for further details.
Venue Name:
St Mary's, Abbotsford Convent
Venue Address:
1 St Heliers St Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
Contact Details:
Jude Walker
playgroup@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au
03 9419 9229
http://www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au/education/early-childhood/
Description
This playgroup promotes a setting filled with warmth, beauty, nature and honest, homely activities such as singing, story telling and sharing a morning tea of simple, healthy food. We celebrate the changing seasons through food, garden and craft activities and support the well being of the other families in the group.
$35 Application fee. $270 per school term (approx 9 weeks) Sessions run from 9.15am-11.30am. Playgroups run during school terms.
Venue Name:
Timbertop Childrens and Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree VIC 3335
Contact Details:
Asra Khanam
playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au
Description
Community Playgroup lead by volunteer parents. Please contact for further information.
Venue Name:
Donald Primary School
Venue Address:
1 Walker St, Donald, VIC 3480
Contact Details:
Julia
j00lz@hotmail.com
0417126069
Description
Volunteer run playgroup aiming on creating friendships and fun for preschool children.
Important Information:
This playgroup is a certified PlayTogether playgroup. PlayTogether is about acknowledging the individual needs of every child and caregiver, by creating a rich culture that identifies and sees to remove barriers to participation.
This group welcomes children of all abilities and aims to create a support network for families. Children with disabilities and developmental concerns are welcome to play and shine here, with the support of the playgroup community.
Venue Name:
Manangatang Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Wattle Street, Manangatang Victoria 3546
Contact Details:
0457 382 084
https://www.malleefamilycare.org.au/Our-Services/Family-Support/Playgoups.aspx
Description
Mallee Family Care Playgroups are a place where parents, carers and children have the opportunity to play, learn and get ready for kinder.
It is also a great place to make friends. All our playgroups are free and facilitated by caring staff who support families to learn and develop lifelong skills. Please bring anything you may need for your child/ren eg. snacks in individual containers, drinker/bottle, wipes, teething rusks, blankets, nappies etc.
Everyone benefits from attending playgroup.
Mallee Family Care coordinates a variety of playgroup sessions at different locations, each meeting regularly during school terms.
Contact our playgroup coordination team to discuss your needs.
Venue Name:
Kardinia Church Geelong North
Venue Address:
1-11 Kardinia Drive Bell Post Hill, Victoria 3215
Contact Details:
Kardinia Playgroup Admin
playgroups@kardiniachurch.com
03 5215 3917
Description
Non-for-profit organisation offering educational play based learning playgroup environment run by a team of trained leaders.
Our programs are supportive launching pads into the kinder and prep school system.
We provide a fun and all inclusive space to learn good social skills and appropriate group behaviour.
Venue Name:
Gowrie St Preschool
Venue Address:
1-19 Gowrie Street, Shepparton VIC 3630
Contact Details:
Michelle Snow
msnow@playgroup.org.au
0467 302 377
Description
The PlayConnect+ program is open to all children with disability and/or developmental concerns aged 0-6 years (school holiday programs available for 5-8-year-olds), their families, carers and siblings.
No diagnosis is required..
All sessions will be facilitated by qualified professionals.
The PlayConnect+ program is a great way for families to connect, share knowledge, ideas, and have fun! All PlayConnect+ groups will be delivered based on the core characteristics of high-quality playgroups, identified in Playgroup Principles (Australian Institute of Family Studies).
Venue Name:
Point Cook Communtiy Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1-21 Cheetham St, Point Cook VIC 3030
Contact Details:
Description
This is a community playgroup that is safe for all. It is in a community learning centre.
Room has toilet/change room/toy and equipment storage areas/
outdoor play area.
Venue Name:
Point Cook Communtiy Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1-21 Cheetham Street Point Cook, Victoria 3030
Contact Details:
folcloreplaygroup@gmail.com
0493 144 980
Description
A Brazilian playgroup or Portuguese speaking PG. Session held weekly on Mondays 12pm – 2pm. Please contact folcloreplaygroup@gmail.com or 0493 144 980.
Venue Name:
Point Cook Communtiy Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1-21 Cheetham Street Point Cook, Victoria 3030
Contact Details:
Angela Seow
angela.s@faithlifechurch.com.au
https://faithlifechurch.com.au/
Description
Enjoy craft, play, story, music and rhymes at a Faithkids Playgroup!
Celebrating many nationalities and languages.
Join us for a free trial visit.
We have a play leader.
Cost of $7.00 per session.
Venue Name:
Point Cook Communtiy Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1-21 Cheetham Street Point Cook, Victoria 3030
Contact Details:
Karina Freire
slplaygroup@hotmail.com
Description
Point Cook Little Friends Playgroup is a social group for parents & bubs to come together, share knowledge, enjoy learning activities and make new friends.
Families with children from ages 0 to 4 are welcome to join.
Our session runs on Tuesday 9.30am -11.30am and includes play activities, storytime, music appreciation and a simple craft activity.
Venue Name:
Point Cook Library
Venue Address:
1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook VIC 3030
Contact Details:
Lucy Jang
lucyjang0212@yahoo.co.kr
Description
Korean speaking playgroup. Please contact for further details.
Venue Name:
Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook VIC 3030
Contact Details:
Brittany Chen
brittany.chen1023@gmail.com
0466 263 283
Description
A friendly and immersive playgroup engaging kids under 5 years old in music, storytelling, games and craft activities in Mandarin. Meet other families, enjoy indoor and outdoor play. We aim to introduce Mandarin to children in a 100% immersion listening and speaking environment, and to develop an ear for the language.
Venue Name:
Simply Dance
Venue Address:
1-250 Marine Parade, Hastings VIC 3915
Contact Details:
Aleisha Mills
SimplyDance@outlook.com
0410 435 580
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556073795977&mibextid=opq0tG
Description
Sing songs, use music and dance, sensory play and fine motor skill development in a fun friendly accepting environment.
Venue Name:
Good Samaritan Primary School
Venue Address:
1-29 Southern Cross Drive Roxburgh Park, Victoria 3064
Contact Details:
Nancy Greige
ngreige@gsroxburghpark.catholic.edu.au
03 9308 6177
Description
Community Playgroup located within a Primary School. Please contact for further details.
Venue Name:
Community Church
Venue Address:
1-29 Wills Streets Warragul, Victoria 3820
Contact Details:
Amanda Saward
finance@ccw.org.au
0438 895 722
Description
Community Church Warragul Playgroup is a great opportunity to meet new parents, enjoy the facility designed for young children and have your child interact and have fun alongside other children. Session runs on Friday mornings from 9.30am – 11.15am. Cost is $40 per family per term. Please contact Amanda Saward on 0438 895 722 for further details.
Venue Name:
Westgate Vineyard Church
Venue Address:
1/100 Champion Road Newport, Victoria 3015
Contact Details:
Aaron Mills
admin@wvc.org.au
03 9397 6890
http://www.wvc.org.au
Description
Please contact playgroup directly for further details.
Venue Name:
Endeavor Hills Uniting Church
Venue Address:
1/11 Hellyr Way Endeavour Hills, Victoria 3802
Contact Details:
Cheryl Doddrell
0402 479 962
Description
An inclusive playgroup welcoming anyone in the community, aiming to grow support networks and friendships. Gold coin donation.
Venue Name:
Kidz Digz Indoor Playcentre & Cafe
Venue Address:
1/14 Costas Drive, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
Contact Details:
Jo Mallappa
kidzdigz9@gmail.com
Description
In room activities, Messy craft activities, Morning snack (piece of fruit provided by yourself), The ever popular story time and rhyme time.
Sessions run Wednesdays 11am – 12pm
Venue Name:
Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1/21 Cheetham St, Point Cook VIC 3030
Contact Details:
munchkin.playgroup@gmail.com
Description
A community based playgroup containing primarily families with babies under 6 months but looking to expand the group.
We are excited to do a range of activities and include elements such as sensory play within the group and aim to create a fun environment for everyone.
Venue Name:
Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Venue Address:
1/21 Cheetham St, Point Cook VIC 3030
Contact Details:
Joshua Cox
info@saferspaces.com.au
0434 648 404
http://www.safer-spaces.com.au
Description
Safer Spaces’ Neurodiversity Affirming Community Playgroup
Building community around therapy
Your mess is welcome here!
Fortnightly community playgroup for kids with different abilities, and their carers.
Venue Name:
St. Joseph's Primary School
Venue Address:
1/3 Bridge St, Korumburra VIC 3950
Contact Details:
Fiona
fionadangerfield@outlook.com
0423 376 101
Description
St. Joseph’s Playgroup will be running on a Monday from Term 4 from 9.00am- 11.00am in the school library. Everyone welcome.Â
It is facilitated by a trained kindergarten teacher and school parent.
We will be doing an open-ended art activity each week.
Parents are invited to bring a piece of fruit for shared snack.
We will finish playgroup with a literacy activity or music activity each week.
Venue Name:
Hollins Childrens Centre
Venue Address:
10 Atlantic Dr, Pakenham VIC 3810
Contact Details:
Jeri Hill
jerilee320@gmail.com
0430736902
Description
A friendly space for families to connect.
Venue Name:
Anderson Hall, Mansfield Community Centre
Venue Address:
10 Bank Place Mansfield, Victoria 3722
Contact Details:
Hanna Aldous
hanna.reynolds@hotmail.com
0439384724
Description
An inclusive, accessible playgroup open to all families in the broader Mansfield community. We welcome kids age 0-5 and their caregivers to play, build friendships and support each other. Free to attend.
Venue Name:
Thomastown Primary School - The Little Red Schoolhouse
Venue Address:
10 Spring Street, Thomastown VIC 3074
Contact Details:
Tessa Jeffcott
0493 965 340
Description
Free community playgroup for children aged 0-5 with their parents/ carers. Provides an opportunity to connect with others from your local community and cherish the special time with your little ones helping them learn through play and socialise with others!
Located on the school grounds of Thomastown Primary. Parking is recommended at the back of the school at the end of Stewart Street.
Cost: Gold coin donation
Opening Hours: Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Age Criteria: Birth – before school aged
Venue Name:
Holy Trinity Church Hall
Venue Address:
10 Thomas St Hampton, Victoria 3188
Contact Details:
Shirley
keentrans@hotmail.com
03 9598 1707
Description
Fun playgroup for babies, toddlers & preschoolers.
All toys, games, puzzles and instruments provided.
Venue Name:
Grace Christian Church
Venue Address:
10 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910
Contact Details:
Lia Pedetti
liapedetti@gmail.com
0434 539 350
https://m.facebook.com/groups/910099074167143/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Description
Venue Name:
Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre
Venue Address:
10-12 Salisbury Rd, Beaconsfield Upper VIC 3808
Contact Details:
Lee
03 5944 3484
Description
Upper Beaconsfield Playgroup is a volunteer run group providing play space, activities and support for local families with children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Playgroup is held in the meeting room at our local community centre with access to the Upper Beaconsfield Toy Library, close to the local playground.
Venue Name:
St Chad's Anglican Church
Venue Address:
10-12 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Victoria 3196
Contact Details:
Bec Featonby
rebeccafeatonby@gmail.com
0439 080 994
Description
A group of Parents gathering to create a community. Join us at St Chad’s. The white church just behind the Chelsea RSL. Come through the main entrance and turn right.
Venue Name:
Halls Gap Primary School
Venue Address:
10-14 School Rd, Halls Gap VIC 3381
Contact Details:
casshebbard@hotmail.com
0418375199
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2135652926482177/
Description
Alternating between Pomonal and Halls Gap. Please contact Cass for further information.
Venue Name:
Maternal & Child Health Centre
Venue Address:
100 Murrindal Drive Rowville, Victoria 3178
Contact Details:
Emma Gilding
murrindalplaygroup@hotmail.com
Description
Community Playgroup. Please contact for further details.
Venue Name:
Chairo Christian School
Venue Address:
101 Horn St, Leongatha, Victoria, 3953
Contact Details:
Wendy Nyhuis
Wnyhuis@chairo.vic.edu.au
https://www.chairo.vic.edu.au
Description
Chairo Playgroup Leongatha provides a fun and safe environment for pre-school children up to five years of age to play, learn and interact with other children.
It presents a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet other parents and enjoy a cuppa while watching the children participate in free play, snack time (BYO) and various activities.
Playgroup is free to attend and everyone is most welcome! Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further details.
Venue Name:
Box Hill Salvation Army
Venue Address:
1010 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128
Contact Details:
Tania Griffiths
boxhillsalvos@salvationarmy.org.au
03 9897 9000
Description
Parent supervised playgroup. Not facilitated.
Venue Name:
Bowen Street Community Centre
Venue Address:
102 Bowen St, Camberwell VIC 3124
Contact Details:
funwithmandarinplaygroup@gmail.com
0433896889
https://www.facebook.com/FunWithMandarinPlaygroup/
Description
The Playgroup is facilitated and designed by educators & volunteers, creating a fun & educational mandarin learning play experiences.
We run this playgroup monthly and $5 per child for each session. The children will be provided structured program time, open indoor and outdoor free playtime and snack time. Children aged 3-5 years old are welcome.