Playgroup NSW August Newsletter
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Playgroup NSW Raffle - All tickets are due to be returned by 6 September 2008

Have you returned your Playgroup NSW raffle tickets? The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 25 September 2008. Please return your tickets as soon as possible. You don't want to miss out on a chance to win the great prizes!

Playgroup 2008 - Parents Conference

Are you coming to Playgroup 2008? Playgroup NSW's Annual Parents' Conference is a fabulous day of inspirational talks and great learning - and it's fun as well!

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Welcome to your Playgroup NSW eNewsletter!

Our FREE eNewsletter keeps you up to date in between your quarterly issue of Totline. It features the latest playgroup news, parenting and playgroup articles, fundraising ideas, activities and great giveaways!  

Featured Playgroups

Featured Playgroups

Are you doing something to promote your Playgroup which is working well? Will you share it with us? Many Playgroups are struggling to get new members and would benefit from your success. If you send us your ideas we will publish them for all to share! Have you ideas for activities, outings or successful fundraising ideas? Singleton Heights and Orange West Playgroups share their celebrations and a successful book donation drive with us.


Fathers Day News Release Template

Fathers Day News Release Template

Are you going to celebrate Fathers Day at your Playgroup? Do you find events like these strengthen your position in the community? Then why not tell your local community newspaper about the wonderful family fun you had. Follow this link to a sample news release to adapt and send to your local newspaper with photos of the event. Playgroup NSW would also like to hear of your celebrations for the new Featured Playgroups Section!

Milton Playgroup wins $1000 from Volvo in the National Playgroup Week Promotion

Milton Playgroup wins $1000 from Volvo in the National Playgroup Week Promotion

This lucky playgroup will be increasing its facilities after being drawn as the winner of the $1000 first prize from Volvo during National Playgroup Week. Playgroup NSW thanks Volvo for its generous support of National Playgroup Week.

Your chance to have your say!

Your chance to have your say!

Playgroup NSW endeavours to support its playgroups and members with relevant services that are of benefit to the members. Your input is valued and appreciated.


Meet Sharon Durham - half of the Playgroup NSW membership team!

Meet Sharon Durham - half of the Playgroup NSW membership team!

Sharon is the patient person at the end of the phone answering many of your playgroup enquiries!


Feet for Life - Kids Foot Facts

Feet for Life - Kids Foot Facts

Childrens' feet are often given little attention, but the correct care of little feet will impact on your child's feet for life. Here is a list of Kids Foot Facts to give your children a big step forward to having healthy feet!

Be organised for the end of year - order your Leaving Certificates now!

Be organised for the end of year - order your Leaving Certificates now!

Playgroup end of year celebrations and graduation ceremonies will be here next month! Avoid disappointment - order your Leaving Certificates now!

eNewsletter giveaways August 2008

eNewsletter giveaways August 2008

In our monthly giveaway, we have a chance for you to win a Little Tikes prize pack valued at $250, a Qubie icecube container especially designed for baby food or a set of 2 ABC DVDs, Play School at the Beach and Fireman Sam Rich and Famous. Good luck!

Raising Boys with Steve Biddulph

Come and hear from Steve Biddulph, Australia's best known family psychologist about how to raise boys in a positive and caring way.

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