Playgroups
Playgroups offer opportunities for children from birth until school age to develop and practise new skills, make new friends, gain self-confidence and develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually, while with their parents or carers.
Parents and carers also have opportunities to build friendships with other families within the community and enjoy some time out of the house. During playgroups all families assist with setting up and packing up of the group and behaviour management of their own children.
Playgroups generally run weekly during school terms.
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Types of playgroups
Community playgroups
Community playgroups are run by parents who decide the day, time, venue, equipment and playgroup style. Families are responsible for the tasks involved in running the playgroup.
Visit Community playgroups to find a list of playgroups to join or contact our Playgroups Team on 9747 7136 or email playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au to discuss your family's needs.
smalltalk playgroups
smalltalk playgroups are funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and are delivered by Council.
Visit smalltalk playgroups or contact our Playgroups Team on 9747 7136, email supportedplaygroup@melton.vic.gov.au or speak with your local Maternal and Child Health nurse or professional who can seek further information on your behalf.
Community Activation playgroups
Community Activation playgroups are supported by the Playgroups Activation Officer who will provide the knowledge and guidance for your group to run independently with a community member volunteer.
Community Activation playgroups are currently at Burnside Children's & Community Centre.
For further information contact our playgroups team on 9747 7136 or email playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au.