Start your own playgroup

You can start your own playgroup in the community.

The first step is to find interested members of the community, friends, or family to join your playgroup with children aged 0 to 5 years

Consider where you would like to hold your playgroup; you could meet in a local community venue, at a coffee shop or park.

Your group may also be eligible for a new group grant to help get the playgroup up and running.

Registration

Your playgroup needs to be registered with Playgroup Victoria.

Membership

Playgroup members are encouraged to register for a Playgroup Victoria ‘Family Membership’. Benefits include access to Your Member Portal, where you will find a range of playgroup resources, receive monthly newsletters and more.

Become a family member

Cost

The cost of running a playgroup varies depending on how many members are in the group. Fees can range from $15 to $30 per family, per term.

Generally, the cost of running a playgroup is quite low. You may also be eligible for a New Group Fund available through Melton's grant finder.

Find a grant

Hire a Council venue

If you want to use a Council venue for your playgroup you can apply to hire them.

Please note, when hiring a Council venue, the group leader is required to hold a current working with children check.

Find a venue to hire

Toys and Resources

Most Council venues are already equipped with suitable toys and resources that are shared by all playgroups using the venues.

More information

For help contact the Families and Playgroups team on 03 9747 7136 or at playgroups@melton.vic.gov.au

You can also visit Playgroup Victoria or call 1800 171 882 for more information.