Training
 We offer a variety of training workshops for playgroups, local government and other organisations that run or support playgroups.
Playgroup training workshops
Our two hour playgroup training workshops are for parents, carers and playgroup leaders and are specifically designed to enhance the playgroup experience by providing information to promote safe, supportive, fun playgroups. Workshops can include group discussion, interactive exercises and demonstrations of play activities and resources. Please click on the links below to find out more about each workshop.
Running an effective playgroup
Efficient playgroup committees
Play at playgroup
Guiding children's behaviour at playgroup
Health and safety at playgroup
Creating and planning play at playgroup
Literacy at playgroup
Music at playgroup
Active play at playgroup
Each workshop costs $150.
Leadership training
We provide specialised training options for playgroup leaders, local government and organisations involved in running, facilitating and auspicing playgroups.
Supported playgroup leadership training
This two day training workshop is designed for supported playgroup facilitators, coordinators, local government and agencies involved in running supported playgroups. Find out more here.
CALD playgroup leader training
CALD playgroup leader training is run in partnership with municipalities or agencies for supported, community and potential playgroup leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Find out more here.
More information
Frequently Asked Questions
Training dates
Bookings and enquiries
Training Coordinator
Deb Sedlarevic
1800 171 882 extension 106
deb@playgroup.org.au
Training Consultant
Linda Franco
1800 171 882 extension 143
linda@playgroup.org.au
Self-paced Five Star Playgroup training
Five Star Playgroup training is made up of five individual training modules that enable playgroups to work together at their own pace. Completing the modules encourages groups to discuss and plan how they can provide supportive and positive playgroup experiences. To register for Five Star Playgroup training please contact:
Membership Coordinator
Nancy-Lee Merzel
1800 171 882 extension 144
nancy-lee@playgroup.org.au
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