Playgroups
For babies, toddlers and preschool children, as well as their carers. Playgroups are a place to play, talk, share ideas and connect with community.
Join a playgroup
There are many types of playgroups available in Yarra. To find the one most suitable for you and your family, please take a look at the options listed below.
Start a playgroup
Do you want to start a playgroup? We can help you find a venue and promote your group. We can also share activity and excursion ideas.
Playgroup options
Community playgroups are held in local venues and are open to all families with young children.
There are language playgroups for families who speak Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian and Vietnamese.
Other playgroups may include:
- families with twins, triplets or more
- fathers
- rainbow families
- solo parents
- and many more
For more information contact [email protected]
Supported playgroups are facilitated by an educator and are held in local Neighbourhood Houses and community hubs.
For more information contact [email protected]
Playgroup benefits
For children
Playgroups can help children to:
- develop a strong sense of identity
- connect with and contribute to their world
- develop a strong sense of wellbeing
- become confident and involved learners
- be effective communicators
For adults
Playgroups give parents, grandparents and carers an opportunity to:
- make new friends
- talk about the joys and challenges of parenting
- share information, resources and support
- be part of the local community
- play with your child