Free Disability Inclusion Support and Training

Everyone deserves to play and be part of their community.

At playgroup, we believe that everyone should feel they belong, regardless of their background, culture, gender or ability. Playgroups celebrate the differences and strengths of all children and families. 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.

Inclusion Training for Playgroups – Free Webinar Available!

A free webinar for playgroups to enhance their awareness of welcoming all families to playgroup. Every participant can receive an individualised certificate and each playgroup represented receives a set of visual aids for completing training.

Support For Families

Individual support for families with additional needs to connect with your local community playgroup.

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Access our free downloadable booklets that contain ideas for supporting all children in activities and understanding differences in our community

PlayTogether – Information for Parents

This booklet contains information for families on what to expect at an Inclusive Playgroup, and individual needs that children and adults have, as well as information on the following topics: Talking to children about disabilities, Why inclusion is important, Sensory processing, Adjusting to different needs, Benefits for parents and children and Social barriers. Access the family booklet HERE

 

PlayTogether – Playbooks for playgroups

This booklet has been designed to support inclusive play opportunities for all children and families, especially those with additional needs, disability, or from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. It provides a variety of activity sheets with modification options to ensure everyone can play together and participate. PlayTogether is an inclusive play program, developed to foster inclusive cultures within our playgroup village. Play can take many forms and how each child plays is completely unique. Playgroup provides the opportunity for children to play with their parents or caregivers, and other adults and children in a safe, nurturing community environment. Access the Playbooklet HERE.

DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET HERE

Find a PlayTogether playgroup!

The below playgroups are certified PlayTogether playgroups. 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. These groups welcome 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.

Alexandra Playgroup INC.

Wednesdays, 9:30am – 11am

15 Webster St, Alexandra

CONTACT: alexandraplaygroup@gmail.com

Buninyong Community Playgroup

Fridays, 9:30am-11.00am

Buninyong Primary School

Bush Playgroup runs on the first Friday of the month at Mount Buninyong Winery

CONTACT: buninyongcommunityplaygroup@gmail.com

Donald Active Playgroup

Tuesdays, 9:30am – 11am

Donald Primary School

CONTACT: j00lz@hotmail.com

The project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services NDIS ILC project until June 2024

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