For babies, toddlers and preschool children, as well as their carers. Playgroups are a place to play, talk, share ideas and connect with community.
Choose your playgroup
Playgroups meet weekly at various locations across Yarra, including in parks, libraries and community centres. A typical playgroup session is two hours long.
Download our 2024 list of playgroups in Yarra [ PDF, 179.32 KB]
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.
Contact our family services team by calling 9205 5555 or emailing [email protected].
Watch playgroups in action
Parent-led community playgroups are usually held in community venues and are open to all families with babies and children.
Supported playgroups are usually held in Neighbourhood Houses and community hubs. They’re run by a facilitator.
We have playgroups for families who speak Japanese, French, Spanish and Vietnamese.
There are playgroups for:
- families with twins, triplets or more
- fathers
- rainbow families
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
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
For questions about playgroups in the City of Yarra, contact our family services team:
- Call: 9205 5555
- Email: playgroups@yarracity.vic.gov.au
To learn more about playgroups in Victoria, contact Playgroup Victoria:
- Call: 1800 171 882