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PlayConnect Playgroups seeking support in South-East QLD

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PlayConnect Playgroups seeking support in South-East QLD Playgroup Australia has received expressions of interest to establish new PlayConnect Playgroups in Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast area and are looking for additional families keen to get involved. Read More...
Dads love playgroup too! This Father's Day Playgroup Australia commends the growing numbers of dads taking an active role in their children's early years by rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into the business of play. Read More...
Social networks important for children with disabilities and their families Playgroup Australia particularly welcomes the Labor Party announcement on "A better start for children with disability" Read More...
Playgroup Australia welcomes the introduction of the Paid Parental Leave scheme. The scheme will provide many parents with greater opportunity to embrace their role as their child's first educator. Read More...
Mothers' Group of the Year babybuds, My Child magazine and Playgroup Australia are teaming up to find the Mothers Group of the Year. Read More...
Playgroup Australia and Fatality Free Friday join forces to save lives Playgroup Australia and road safety awareness campaign Fatality Free Friday have joined forces to remind parents about the importance of correctly using child safety restraints in cars. Read More...
Playgroup Australia in partnership with Tyres & More Tyres & More are a family-friendly and female- friendly company whose goal is it to work towards keeping families safe on the roads. Read More...
Great outcomes from playgroups for Australian children with autism

New research released today by Playgroup Australia has confirmed the enormous benefit that families receive from playgroups developed specifically for children diagnosed with autism.

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It's BIG, it's World's Biggest Playgroup! Families around Australia will celebrate the biggest day on the playgroup calendar in 32+ locations. Everyone with children 0-5 can join in the fun! Read More...
Hi-5 are National Playgroup Week Ambassadors for 2010! Playgroup Australia are delighted that children's entertainers Hi-5 are the Ambassadors for National Playgroup Week in 2010! 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...