Intensive Support Playgroups

Playgroup Victoria in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong coordinates the Intensive Support Playgroup program, funded by the Australian Government, in Greater Dandenong. Families are referred to Intensive Support Playgroups, known as PlaySpot, by local service providers including community health, maternal and child health, refugee and women’s housing services.

PlaySpot is a mobile, fully equipped van staffed by a playgroup coordinator, family support and peer support staff. It currently operates at four locations. PlaySpot is free and runs during school term.

 Target groups

  • Newly arrived refugees
  • Vulnerable and isolated families
  • Families experiencing financial disadvantage
  • CALD and Indigenous families
  • Families who are homeless or in transient housing
  • People experiencing
    • chronic child protection issues
    • disability
    • mental health issues

For more information

Contact Paula on 9791 7313 or email paula@playgroup.org.au to find PlaySpot locations, make a referral or find out more.



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