A Safe Environment for All – Early Years Support and Guidance
At playgroup, child safety is always front of mind. Playgroups are an important part of the early years space. As the peak body for playgroups in Victoria, we advocate for a safe environment at playgroup and work to assist local playgroups to feel confident in their role. We are here to support playgroups to create a welcoming place with resources and guidance.
In light of the recent ABC Four Corners ‘Monstrous’ report about Australia’s childcare system, Playgroup Australia published a statement, outlining the shared responsibility of everyone within the early years space.
Alongside more than 50 organisations, Playgroup Australia is calling for an independent National Early Education and Care Commission and coordinated action across the wider early-years system. Read Playgroup Australia’s full statement below and reach out with any further questions.
For The Love Of Play Podcast – Season Three Out Now!
For the Love of Play is a podcast by Playgroup Victoria exploring childhood, family, community and belonging. Play is an inherent thing within all of us and in this podcast, we talk with a variety of people – about what play is, how it helps people grow, how it brings us together, how it helps us to get out of our comfort zone and how it lets us work through challenges while nurturing our families and authentic selves.
Whether you are a parent, carer, educator, or just someone curious about childhood, community and culture – come along with us as we explore, live, learn and grow through play!
Playgroup Stories
Raywood Playgroup
Little Farmers Playgroup
Boorai Playgroup
Interviews
Hannah Moloney
Jane Caro
The Mik Maks
Training Opportunities
Peep Learning Together Programme – Professional Development Training Sessions
Spaces available for 2026 training sessions
The Peep Learning Together Programme empowers parents to make the most of everyday learning opportunities. Singing, sharing books and stories, talking about a wide range of ideas, thoughts and feelings – these interactions all contribute to enriched learning. The Peep Learning Together Programme Training is for practitioners who work with parents and babies/young children. We love running this training and can see the benefits for those who participate!
Playgroup in the News
19 March 2025 | WIN News Ballarat: National Playgroup Week Play Day
Programs and Projects
Partners
Playgroup Victoria acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community and we pay our respect to them, their cultures and to the elders past and present.
