Playgroup Stories
Celebrating 10 years at Avondale Heights Grandparents Playgroup
Elwood Playgroup – A Place to Share Play and Belong
Wooragee Seedlings Playgroup
Interviews
In conversation with the Governor-General Mr David Hurley and his wife Mrs Linda Hurley
Our Footprints Our Culture – Sharon Slater
Music All Around – The Tiptoe Giants
Playgroup in the News
21 MAY 2023
9News Melbourne
27 AUGUST 2021
ABC, The Drum
BabyTalk Podcast
Playgroup Victoria’s CEO Danny Schwarz, Playgroup Victoria facilitators Louise Buckle-Smith and Naomi Jeffree and mother May Morshedy join BabyTalk host Penny Johnston to share news about Playgroup at Home and the benefits of play and playgroup.
What’s On
Puffing Billy Railway Play Day
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Join us for a super special day out at Puffing Billy Railway!
Playgroup Victoria will be running a Pop-Up Playgroup at the Lakeside Visitor Centre and there will be lots of opportunities to explore the beautiful railway and surrounds in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. Discover heaps of play activities with us and the Puffing Billy Railway education team. You can catch Puffing Billy from Belgrave and receive 20% off the fare, or simply meet us there. It’s a choose-your-own-play adventure kind of day! Find all event details and discount ticket info via the button below.
The Playgroup Conference 2023
Tuesday 17th October 2023
Planting Today, Growing Tomorrow – Playgroup Makes a Difference
Following a four-year hiatus, our annual conference is back! Together we will celebrate and discuss playgroup and its importance in the current climate as we navigate a new chapter for children, families and communities. Having experienced the peak of the pandemic, we now turn to embrace fresh opportunities for connection.
Join a local PlayBuddies Playgroup!
Various times and locations
Come and join your local PlayBuddies, to have fun, make friends and connect to your local community. PlayBuddies Playgroups are for ALL families with children aged 0–5, including those with neurodiversity, developmental and medical concerns. The program is facilitated by a trained staff member, providing a culturally safe playgroup experience designed to break down barriers, create awareness and provide social support and networks. To find a session near you, click the button below!
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