Community playgroups

Mytime  

Mytime is a free peer-support group for parents and carers of children with a disability, chronic health condition, or other additional needs including developmental delay.  Relax and unwind with others who understand whilst a Play Leader is present,  pre-school aged children welcome. Guest speakers and activities to support you in your caring journey. Welcoming atmosphere with morning tea provided.  Places strictly limited, for further information and to secure a spot please contact Ruby.

1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree
Starting fortnightly Tuesday 3 February - Tuesday 31 March 
Time: 10am - 12.00pm 
Contact: Laura 
Email: lauras@mytimevic.com.au

Burnside Busy Kids Playgroup

Come along and join us for a fun filled morning of play. All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome. 

Burnside Children's & Community Centre, 23 Lexington Drive, Burnside
Monday: 10.30am - 12pm (during school terms) 
Contact: Oorvi 
Email: burnsidebusykids@gmail.com 

YMCA Kororoit Creek Playgroup

5 Millport Drive, Burnside Heights
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm (during school terms)
Ph: 8358 0700
Email: kororoitcreek@ymca.org.au

Express your interest to join Burnside Community Playgroup

We are activating a new Community Playgroup at Burnside Children’s & Community Centre.  The Playgroups Activation Officer will provide support, knowledge and guidance short term for the group to transition and run independently with a community member volunteer.  All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome.

Burnside Children’s & Community Centre
23 Lexington Drive, Burnside 
Thursday: 10am – 12pm (school term only) Starting Thursday 5 February
Contact: Melton City Council  Ph: 9747 7136
Email:  playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au 

Creekside K-9 College Playgroup

Creekside College, The Crossing, Caroline Springs
Monday and Wednesday: 9.00am - 11.00am
Contact: Carmen Ph: 8363 6420
Email: creekside.k9@edumail.vic.gov.au for more information including eligibility requirements.

Melbourne Muslimah's Playgroup

Stevenson House, 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs
Wednesday: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Contact: Shelby Ph: 0438 965 970

Diggers Rest Playgroup 

All families are welcome, children 0-5 years of age, come along and join us for a fun filled morning of playgroup.  Meet and connect with other local families in your local area, while children engage, participate in arts and crafts in a happy inclusive environment.

Diggers Rest Sports & Community Pavilion, Cnr Plumpton Road and Houdini Drive, Diggers Rest
Tuesday: 10.00am – 12.00pm (school term only)
Email: diggersrestplaygroup@gmail.com 

Express your interest to join Plumpton Community Playgroup

We are activating a new Community Playgroup at Plumpton Children’s & Community Centre.  The Playgroups Activation Officer will provide support, knowledge and guidance short term for the group to transition and run independently with a community member volunteer.  All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome.

Plumpton Children’s & Community Centre
19 Pear Parade, Fraser Rise 
Tuesday: 10am – 12pm (school term only) Starting Tuesday 10 February
Contact: Melton City Council  Ph: 9747 7136
Email:  playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au 

Melton Enjoy Playgroup

Come along and join us for a fun morning at playgroup.  All families are welcome, children 0-5 years of age, Mum's, Dad's Grandparents and Carer's.  Free Entry, Free coffee/tea and Free Arts and Crafts.

11 Navigation Drive, Melton 
Thursday : 10.00am - 11.30am

Email: meltonplaygroup@enjoy.church
Facebook: Melton Enjoy Playgroup 

Communities of Burma Playgroup

Supported by Micare and Wyndham Community and Education Services
Gather with other Burmese families and enjoy a fun environment to play with your children, meet other mums and learn about health, wellbeing and culture. All sessions are free!
Melton Central Community Centre, 239 Station Road, Melton
Friday: 12.30pm -2.30pm (school term only)
Contact: Lian Ph: 0491 693 861 Email: lian.tu@micare.com.au 

Grace Community Playgroup (previously Melton Uniting Church), 0-5 years - allergy friendly

Grace Community Church (previously Melton Uniting Church), 15 Yuille Street, Melton
Thursday and Friday: 10.00am - 11.30am
Ph: 9746 0488
Facebook: Uniting Church Playgroup Melton  

Sing & Grow Music Group

A free music therapy class for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families with children aged 0-5 years of age who live in Melton.
Facilitated in partnership with MacKillop Family Services and Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency (VACCA).
The group runs on Monday mornings during the school term.
To find out more and register a spot in the group, please call or text:
Contact: Bree Large 0400 419 933 or Tori Debrincat 0439 297 044 

VACCA Koorie Kids Playgroup

Gather with other Koorie families, make new friends, participate in arts, crafts, dance and learn about health, wellbeing and culture. We provide a healthy lunch and it’s all free!

Botanica Springs Children's & Community Centre
249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield 
Wednesday: 12.30pm - 2.30pm (school term only)
Ph: 9742 8300  
Email: ebonyp@vacca.org for more information including eligibility requirements.  

Botanica Springs Playgroup

Join us at playgroup to have fun, meet and connect with other local families in your local area.  All families welcome!

Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield, Melton South

Currently taking a wait list for new families as playgroup has reached capacity.
Contact: Stacey Email: botanicaspringsplaygroup1@gmail.com 
  

VICSEG Punjabi Playgroup for families of Punjabi culture

Enjoy fun activities playing with your children, connect with local services, meet with other parents for support, share information, and discuss issues of interest in a child-friendly environment.  All welcome.

Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield,  Melton
Thursday: 9.30am - 11.30am
Contact: Karamdeep Kaur Pangli - Program Facilitator Ph: 0466 513 015 
Email: kpangli@vicsegnewfutures.org.au
Visit: VICSEG New Futures for more information including eligibility requirements

Munting Lakbay Playgroup

Families are welcome to join our Filipino-inspired playgroup.  We’re here to create a safe and welcoming space where children of Filipino heritage, and their families, can learn, play, and grow together celebrating their rich culture.

Botanica Springs Children's & Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield, Melton
Friday: 10.00am-12.00pm
Email: muntinglakbay@gmail.com

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Melton Dads Playgroup (Age for children: 0 – 6 year olds)

Playgroups are a great, fun way to meet with other families in your local community.
A Chance for male care givers (dads) to spend quality time with their child in a friendly and supportive environment and connect with other dads? 
If you’re interested in joining please find the details below. All families welcome.

Salvation Army
38 Station Road, Melton South
Fortnightly - starting 2026
Contact: Cassie 
Email: capss@salvationarmy.org.au or register your interest online. 

PlayConnect Playgroup

PlayConnect is a free, safe and supported playgroup for children aged 0 - 5 years with Autism, developmental delays or behavioural concerns and their families.

West Melton Children’s and Community Centre, 2 West Melton Drive, Melton West
Tuesday: 10.00am - 12.00pm (School term only)
Facilitator: Tara 
Email: tdebono@playgroup.org.au 

Melton West Primary (MWPS) Playgroup

2-16 Rathdowne Circuit, Melton West
Melton West primary School
Tuesday: 8.50am - 11.00am
Wednesday: 8.50am - 12.00pm
Contact: Maria Ph: 9743 5818
Email: maria.robinson@education.vic.gov.au

Multicultural Playgroup for migrant families and refugee families

Enjoy fun activities playing with your children, connect with local services, meet with other parents for support, share information, and discuss issues of interest in a child-friendly environment.  All welcome.
Arnolds Creek Children's and Community Centre, Claret Ash Boulevard, Melton West
Tuesday: 9.15am - 11.15am (school term only)
Contact: Karen Diacono - Program Coordinator Ph: 8754 0512 
Email: kdiacono@vicsegnewfutures.org.au
Visit: VICSEG New Futures for more information including eligibility requirements.

Rising Hope Pan-Africa Playgroup

Provides an opportunity for African parents and their children to play and learn in a happy and relaxing environment. 

Arnolds Creek Children's & Community Centre, Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness 
Thursday: 11am-2pm
If you would like to register your interest contact Anna or Susie. 
Contact:  Anna Ph: 0422 589 511 or Susie Ph: 0439 221 169

Pinarc Playgroup

Pinarc is offering a free playgroup for children aged birth to 4 years (4-year-old kindergarten age)  This playgroup is on offer for children who have a physical disability or have physical development challenges impacting on their ability to engage with regular playgroup activities.  All families are welcome to join the fun, even if you do not access other Pinarc Disability Support services.

West Melton Children's and Community Centre, 2 West Melton Drive, Melton West
Thursday: 10am - 11.30am weekly 12 February to 19 March 
Facilitators:  Louisa 
Registration Form 

Arnolds Creek Grandparents Playgroup

Arnolds Creek Children's and Community Centre, Claret Ash Blvd, Harkness
Friday: 9.30am - 11.00am
Contact: Tess
Email: tess_29@bigpond.com 

Express your interest to join Thornhill Park Community Playgroup

We are activating a new Community Playgroup at Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre.  The Playgroups Activation Officer will provide support, knowledge and guidance short term for the group to transition and run independently with a community member volunteer.  All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome.

Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre
18 Tower Street, Thornhill Park 
Monday: 12.30pm – 2pm (school term only) Starting Monday 2 February
Contact: Melton City Council  Ph: 9747 7136
Email:  playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au 

Thornhill Park Playgroup

Join us for a fun morning where kids play, learn and grow, while parents connect, share and support each other.   

Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre
18 Tower Street, Thornhill Park 
Wednesday: 10am – 12pm (school term only)
Contact: Zehra  
Email:  thpplaygroup@gmail.com

Express your interest to join Mt. Atkinson Community Activation Playgroup

We are activating a new Community Playgroup at Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre.  The Playgroups Activation Officer will provide support, knowledge and guidance short term for the group to transition and run independently with a community member volunteer.  All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome.

Mt. Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre
160 Clara Avenue, Truganina 
Tuesday: 10am – 12pm (school term only) Starting Tuesday 7 October, 2025
Contact: Melton City Council  Ph: 9747 7136
Email:  playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au