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ACT Playgroups has just begun a new program for seniors looking to help out with young families in their local community. Read More...
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Seniors at Playgroups
ACT Playgroups has just begun a new program for seniors looking to help out with young families in their local community.
Called Playgroup Mentors, the program will unite seniors with playgroups and families in their local area and has been made possible with funding from the ACT Government Seniors Grants Program.
Playgroups are informal sessions where parents, caregivers, babies and children aged 0 - 5 come together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Older Canberrans who have some free time and enjoy being with young children are invited to participate. Seniors are encouraged to choose their own role at playgroup which can vary from talking to parents, holding babies to give mum a rest, playing with children, fixing toys or equipment, leading story time or helping with craft/morning tea.
ACT Playgroups will provide training to all Mentors (including basic first aid for children) and a ready-made kit of stories and simple activities. Mentors will be supported to join a playgroup by an ACT Playgroups worker.
“With over 200 playgroups meeting each week across the Canberra region, there’s bound to be one to suit any interested senior.” said ACT Playgroups’ Executive Officer, Kirsten Cross.
“In the ACT people often live far away from their families and retired or semi-retired Canberrans can find themselves isolated from their children and grandchildren. They may also have limited links to their local community, neighbours and friends. The Playgroup Mentors program aims to help seniors in this situation by connecting them to a whole new world of friends, families and fun” said Ms Cross.
Seniors can call ACT Playgroups on 1800 171 882 to register their interest, ask questions or for more information.
Called Playgroup Mentors, the program will unite seniors with playgroups and families in their local area and has been made possible with funding from the ACT Government Seniors Grants Program.
Playgroups are informal sessions where parents, caregivers, babies and children aged 0 - 5 come together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Older Canberrans who have some free time and enjoy being with young children are invited to participate. Seniors are encouraged to choose their own role at playgroup which can vary from talking to parents, holding babies to give mum a rest, playing with children, fixing toys or equipment, leading story time or helping with craft/morning tea.
ACT Playgroups will provide training to all Mentors (including basic first aid for children) and a ready-made kit of stories and simple activities. Mentors will be supported to join a playgroup by an ACT Playgroups worker.
“With over 200 playgroups meeting each week across the Canberra region, there’s bound to be one to suit any interested senior.” said ACT Playgroups’ Executive Officer, Kirsten Cross.
“In the ACT people often live far away from their families and retired or semi-retired Canberrans can find themselves isolated from their children and grandchildren. They may also have limited links to their local community, neighbours and friends. The Playgroup Mentors program aims to help seniors in this situation by connecting them to a whole new world of friends, families and fun” said Ms Cross.
Seniors can call ACT Playgroups on 1800 171 882 to register their interest, ask questions or for more information.
