Nearest Playgroup
To find your nearest Playgroup or to start a new playgroup, call 1800 171 882 or select your state below.
Please be advised the Playgroup Australia office will close at midday, Wednesday 21 December and reopen Monday, 9 January 2012.
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Today marks the third anniversary of the package, the first national initiative to help families and children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Read More...Congratulations to Sharon Smith and Andrew Forster, winners of the 2011 Playgroup Media Awards.
Read More...Children need adventure says childhood expert Tim Gill, keynote speaker at the Power of Play National Playgroup Conference.
Read More...Past News Items
25/06/2008 Helping Children with Autism
The Rudd Government’s recent announcement to deliver a $190 million package for early intervention support for under school age children with autism, has been viewed as a positive step forward by professionals in the playgroup field. Read More...
16/06/2008 100th Supported Playgroup to Transistion
On Monday 16th June, the families of Bendigo Neighbourhood House Playgroup celebrate a notable milestone. Read More...
16/04/2008 The Worlds Biggest Playgroup
An estimated 15,000 children and adults will come together at more than 60 events Australia-wide on Wednesday 30th April for the “World’s Biggest Playgroup.” Read More...
23/01/2008 Announcing National Playgroup Week
Playgroup Australia, in partnership with State and Territory Playgroup Associations, is pleased to announce plans to celebrate National Playgroup Week in 2008. The dates will be 27 April to 3 May 2008. Read More...
02/01/2008 Unesco Brief on Early Childhood
UNESCO says involving parents in early childhood creates ideal learning environment for kids. Read More...
21/11/2007 Support for Mums experiencing Post-Natal Depression
Mothers experiencing Post Natal Depression are benefiting by coming together in a playgroup setting, in a national program coordinated by Playgroup Australia. Read More...
30/10/2007 Baby Boom and Booming Playgroups
Participation in playgroups is on the rise, as reflected in figures released yesterday from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirming that Australia is going through a ‘baby boom’. Read More...
25/10/2007 ALP Childcare Announcement Playgroup Australia
The Federal Opposition’s announcement to invest in early learning initiatives for the under fives, which will increase community access to play-based learning, has been met with support by national advocate Playgroup Australia. Read More...
24/10/2007 Autism Playgroups Policy Announcement - A Positive Step Forward
The Howard Government’s recent policy announcement to fund up to 200 new autism specific playgroups across Australia from 1 July 2008 onwards, has been viewed as a positive step forward by professionals in the playgroup field. Read More...
17/10/2007 Autism Playgroups Election Promise - A Positive Step Forward
The Howard Government’s recent policy announcement to fund up to 200 new autism specific playgroups across Australia from 1 July 2008 onwards, has been viewed as a positive step forward by professionals in the playgroup field. Read More...
