Benefits to Members 

All members of the Playgroup Association of the Northern Territory receive the following benefits:

• FREE home delivery of the Playgroup Association's quarterly newspaper, Kids Kapers
• Playdough Pete will keep you up-to-date in each edition of Kids Kapers
• FREE access to the Playgroup Association's book and video library;
• FREE use of craft materials in the Playgroup Recycling Centre;
• FREE use of facilities and equipment at Playgroup House when visiting as a family;
• DISCOUNTS from Playgroup Supporter retailers throughout the Northern Territory;
• DISCOUNTS at the Playgroup Shop retail craft outlets at Playgroup House Darwin and Playgroup House Alice Springs;
• DISCOUNTS at various Playgroup Association concerts, family fun days, workshops and events;
• ACCESS to Playgym classes.
• ACCESS to Playgroup Association Workshops providing advice and assistance on running playgroups, providing stimulating activities at playgroup and parenting issues.
• PROTECTION for families attending Playgroup through comprehensive group insurance policies covering public liability, member to member liability, personal accident and injury, dental, ambulance and funeral

Benefits to Registered Playgroups 

Playgroups often operate in the Northern Territory without registering with the Playgroup Association and families may attend those playgroups without becoming a member of the Association.  But if you are thinking of attending a Playgroup or starting a new Playgroup, for your own protection, make sure it is registered with the Playgroup Association.  In addition to the individual benefits enjoyed as a Playgroup Association member, registered Playgroups have access to:

• Insurance policies covering the loss or damage to toys and equipment from theft, accidents, fire, flood and storm surge;
• A licence from the Australian Publishing and Recording Association (APRA) allowing Playgroups to play commercially-produced music in public settings;
• A toy library providing a range of toys and equipment which can be borrowed for up to one month (additional charges apply - refer Membership Categories);
• Development Officers available to visit your Playgroup to conduct activity workshops and assist with problems ranging from administration of your Playgroup to managing childrens' behaviour;
• The Playgroup Manual which provides detailed information about all aspects of running and participating in Playgroup;