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Venue Name:
Burnett Grey Maternal & Child Health Centre
Venue Address:
51 Broadway Elwood, Victoria 3184
Contact Details:
Elwood Community Playgroup
info@elwoodplaygroup.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/ECPlaygroup
Description
Run by a group of volunteers, we are Australia’s largest playgroup with over 400 local families enjoying support and creating new friendships. Our centre is specifically designed for little children, with two indoor and outdoor areas, toys, sand pits, paints, books and much more to keep them happy and busy. It’s a place where children can have fun and make friends with their own age group, and gives parents a chance to meet, discuss ideas and the challenges, joys and frustrations of parenting. We are open to all local residents in Elwood with pre-school aged children (0-6). So if you are a new parent (congratulations), or new to the area, get in touch and become a member.
Venue Name:
St Kilda Botanic Gardens
Venue Address:
11 Herbert St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Contact Details:
Holly Jackson & Ebony Colombu
seedlingsplaygroup.portphillip@gmail.com
https://seedlingsnatureplay.group/
Description
Venue Location rotates between St Kilda Botanic Gardens, Veg Out Community gardens and St Kilda Beach.
Details will be posted on the Seedlings Nature Playgroup, Port Phillip Facebook page and emailed to parents on our mailing list.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/554979571842429
To join the mailing list please email: seedlingsplaygroup.portphillip@gmail.com
Venue Name:
Melborune Latvian House
Venue Address:
3 Dickens St, Elwood VIC 3184
Contact Details:
Dana Ianna
iannadana@gmail.com
0468 468 407
Description
The Playgroup “Daina” meets Saturday mornings, during the school term, at the Melborune Latvian House between 10-11:30. All preschool chidren and their families are welcome. “Dainas Bērnudārzs” is an oppurtunity to make friendships, dancing, singing and join in the activities in a friendly Latvian environment.
Venue Name:
Bubup Nairm Centre
Venue Address:
99A Carlisle Street St Kilda, Victoria 3182
Contact Details:
St Kilda Playgroup
stkildaplaygroup@gmail.com
https://www.stkildaplaygroup.org.au/
Description
0-5yrs. Mon- Fri community based playgroup. Please email to start your own session here, or join an existing session. All welcome.
Parents/carers share experiences & friendships while children have fun & explore through play.
Affordable fees. Join today! https://www.stkildaplaygroup.org.au/
BOOK SESSIONS
MONDAY
Japanese Playgroup : 11am-3pm
TUESDAY
Russian Playgroup: 9am-1pm
Mum Convo Babies Nov’23: 1pm-3pm
Peekaboo Playdates 0-2yr: 3pm-5pm
WEDNESDAY
Ukranian Playgroup: 11am-3pm
Babies July ’23: 11am-1pm
Babies August ’23: 1pm-3pm
THURSDAY
French Playgroup: 9am-1pm
Tiny Adventurers 2+: 9am-11am
FRIDAY
German Playgroup: 3pm-5pm
Venue Name:
Bubup Nairm Children's Centre
Venue Address:
99B Carlisle Street St Kilda, Victoria 3182
Contact Details:
Jacqui Raymond
jacqui.raymond@portphillip.vic.gov.au
03 9209 6777
https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/people-and-community/community-directory/supported-playgroups
Description
Venue Name:
Alma Road Community Centre
Venue Address:
MCH St Kilda East, Victoria 3183
Contact Details:
Gemma White
Gemmadub@hotmail.com
Description
This playgroup has formed from a mothers group held at the same centre in 2013. All babies were born in late 2013. Mothers and babies attend . Informal support group with interest in meeting at other locations on occassions or meeting with partners at times.
Venue Name:
Middle Park Community Centre
Venue Address:
254-256 Richardson Street Middle Park, Victoria 3206
Contact Details:
0405615142
Description
A warm play space for local toddlers and their mums. Great for those rainy afternoons when some socialisation is required! Each toddler brings a clear toy to share for the afternoon. We operate during school term.
Venue Name:
Albert Park Community Playgroup
Venue Address:
115 Kerferd Rd, Albert Park VIC 3206
Contact Details:
admin@albertpark.org.au
https://albertpark.org.au/playgroup
Description
Our playgroup offers a structured program of mat time and free play and socializing for parents and carers in a friendly welcoming environment.
This free program is open to all families with babies until school age.
No booking necessary, just come along!
Venue Name:
John Pierce Centre
Venue Address:
25-35 High Street Prahran, Victoria 3181
Contact Details:
Melissa Thompson
signeetots@jpc.org.au
Description
Signee caters to members of the Deaf community, with young children from 0-5 years of age. The program is run in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and is open to the children of Deaf parents, or hearing parents with deaf children. Each session has a theme, around which activities and story time sessions are planned.
Venue Name:
St Matthew's Playgroup
Venue Address:
157a High Street Prahran, Victoria 3181
Contact Details:
Helen Jacobs
helenj@stmatts.com.au
www.stmatts.com.au
Description
In 2021 Term 1 we will reopen and meet on Tuesdays from 10.00am – 11.45am, join us in a friendly, air conditioned place for carers/parents to meet over a cuppa and children (0-5 years) to enjoy a range of toys, craft, singing and fruit to eat. We have an outdoor area for when weather permits. $30.00 per family each school term, or free for Centerlink Concession card holders.
Venue Name:
Coppin Centre Aged Care Facility
Venue Address:
45 Moubray Street Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Contact Details:
Imogen Rees
rees.imogen@gmail.com
0421 319 512
Description
Please contact for further details.
Venue Name:
Bubup Womindjeka Family and Childrens Services Centre
Venue Address:
85 Liardet Street Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
Contact Details:
Donna Wright
dutchplaygroupmelbourne@gmail.com
0448232034
http://www.dutchplaygroup.com/
Description
Caters for Dutch families trying to keep our language alive.
Venue Name:
Bubup Womindjeka Family and Childrens Services Centre
Venue Address:
85 Liardet Street Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
Contact Details:
Jessica Fielder
jessicaf@bwfcc.org.au
03 9676 8400
http://www.bwfcc.org.au/playgroups/about
Description
We have playgroups that run each day offering social interactions for parents and children in a warm, comfortable and purpose-built environment. Our playgroups are open to all families and we value diversity, accessibility and inclusion.
PLAYGROUP SESSIONS:
Please reach out by email to our Playgroup Coordinator at info@bwfcc.org.au for an up to date timetable and more information on attending playgroup at Bubup!
Venue Name:
South Port Uniting Care Kindergarten
Venue Address:
136 Bridge Street Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
Contact Details:
Sarah Black
tjgus100@hotmail.com
0425 400 095
Description
We are a newly formed playgroup at a safe and child-friendly location, South Port UnitingCare Kindergarten. We are aiming to build a friendly and culturally diverse community where children can make friends and parents can share information and network with each other.
Venue Name:
St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Venue Address:
39 Barry Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Contact Details:
Brooke Koutroulis
southyarratp@gmail.com
Description
A Fun & welcoming Playgroup for kids 0-4 years old to play.
Rotating themed activities.
Lots of toys and books! Fortnightly story time in English & Greek!
Venue Name:
South Melbourne Community Centre
Venue Address:
1 Ferrars Place, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Contact Details:
Jacqui Raymond
jacqui.raymond@portphillip.vic.gov.au
03 9209 6777
https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/people-and-community/community-directory/supported-playgroups
Description
Supported Playgroups are a great place to connect with other families, spend quality time with your child and access local support services. Plus, they offer children a fun space to play, grow and learn. The playgroup is a joint initiative between City of Port Phillip and the Better Health Network and are facilitated by the Supported Playgroup Facilitator, Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist.
To register your interest and check eligibility, email us your name and number for a return call.
Venue Name:
St Martin's Anglican Church
Venue Address:
27-27B Cromwell Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Contact Details:
Mari Kowaka
marik.happy@gmail.com
0423814078
Description
This is a playgroup for Japanese speaking babies & kids.
We will read Japanese books for story time and sing Japanese songs together within each session. There will also be time for the children to play with one another freely.
Venue Name:
St Joseph's Church
Venue Address:
30 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Contact Details:
Pamela
pkckhoo@gmail.com
0414607029
https://instagram.com/musicchipmunksplaygroup?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==
Description
We are a music playgroup. Suitable for children 0-5 years. We run every Monday including school holidays.
The first 30mins is a music session. We teach the children body movement, rhythm and literacy.
After the music session, it is free outdoor play in an enclosed secured outdoor playground.
As the children are playing the parents usually have coffees delivered from the local cafe and have a good catch up – until the children come looking for snacks.
Cost : $10/child/session (no commitment)
BYO: snacks (no nuts) Music instruments providedPlease check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/musicchipmunksplaygroup?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==
Easter 2024 Information: We will be running an Easter craft session on Monday 8 April 2024. Booking is essential. Please SMS 0414607029 for reservation by Wednesday 3 April 2024. Thank you.
Venue Name:
Geelong Grammar School Toorak Campus
Venue Address:
14 Douglas Street, Toorak VIC 3142
Contact Details:
Simone Carter
toorakadmissions@ggs.vic.edu.au
98291406
Description
Toorak Tot Playgroup is for families with toddlers and young learners (18 months to 3 years) to spend time together in our warm and nurturing space ‘The Pottery’..
Our Playgroup offers a relaxed yet engaging setting for you and your child to connect and actively engage in rich and varied learning experiences.
In each session, both children and parents will participate in a variety of play and learning experiences. Throughout the term, specialist activities such as creative art, storytelling, library time, and music and movement will rotate to enrich the learning journey. A shared morning tea is an integral part of each session.
As your child explores and learns through play, they’ll develop crucial social and practical skills, laying a strong foundation for their journey into early education. The Toorak Tot Playgroup provides invaluable opportunities to forge connections with other families and staff within the the Geelong Grammar School’s Toorak Campus community.
Venue Name:
The Royal Botanic Gardens
Venue Address:
Birwood Avenue, Melbourne VIc 3000
Contact Details:
Leanne & Roni Moore
everylittleseason@gmail.com
0421 807 345
Description
We are a facilitated playgroup running weekly (Mondays) during school term dates.
Our program is inclusive and set in the beautiful in the Royal Botanic Gardens. This location is perfect for nature based play.
Our playgroup structure includes child lead exploration and facilitated story/song/activity.
We aim to build a community where parents, carers and children feel welcome and supported to learn and play together.
We believe playgroup is just as important for adults as it is for children to learn, connect and socialise with others.
Please email everylittleseason@gmail.com for availability.
Venue Name:
St Bartholomew's Anglican Church Hall
Venue Address:
290 Burnley Street Richmond, Victoria 3121
Contact Details:
Matthew Healy
stbartsplaygroup@gmail.com
03 9429 7223
Description
Every Thursday in State School Terms from 10.30am to 12noon. The Playgroup time will begin in the church at 10.30am. The children will ring the church bell, assemble at the front of the church for a short prayer, learn a song, then move over into the Guild Room for some structured and unstructured playtime.
There is ample space and play equipment for the children in the Guild Room, and if the weather is kind, then there is also a lovely enclosed garden and lawns.
Playgroup session is free.
Gold coin donation for morning tea.
Venue Name:
Dame Nellie Melba Kindergarten
Venue Address:
18 Goodwood Street Richmond, Victoria 3121
Contact Details:
Adam Shrivell
adam@dnmk.com.au
03 9428 2282
http://http//www.dnmk.com.au
Description
The playgroup runs out of a 3yo kinder room. There is dramatic play resources, crafts, painting, and a beautiful outdoor space with a bushy feel. Parents are asked to help pack away the room before they leave.
Venue Name:
Burnley Backyard Neighbourhood House
Venue Address:
49 Tudor St, Richmond VIC 3121
Contact Details:
bookings@rclc.org.au
94289901
https://rclc.org.au/
Description
Monday and Friday morning sessions are spent enjoying our lovely outdoor space, feeding the chickens, and playing indoors with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Coffee and tea provided for carers. BYO snack and drink bottle. Bookings online @ http://www.rclc.org.au
Venue Name:
Flagstaff Gardens
Venue Address:
309-311 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Contact Details:
Nikki
niks.delima@gmail.com
0402 957 576
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1305371990051045/?notif_id=1705225795314641¬if_t=groups_invite_confirmed_feedback&ref=notif
Description
Mabuhay Playgroup takes pride in fostering a nurturing environment that revolves around the use of our first language, Tagalog.
Our Playgroup also places a strong emphasis on the exploration and celebration of Filipino culture. We use games, stories, arts, and music to allow the children to connect with their roots in a fun and meaningful way.
Venue Name:
Paramount Medical Clinic
Venue Address:
Suite 9-10, 108 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Contact Details:
Yayoi Yamamoto
parentospace@gmail.com
0433 907 177
https://parentospace.wixsite.com/
Description
We are organising weekly schedule for Japanese parents who living in Melbourne. 2 times online 2 times meet: We starting 2017 for this group.
Venue Name:
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Venue Address:
Cnr Hotham and Clarendon Streets East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
Contact Details:
Julia Fox
foxnixey@gmail.com
0417 522 362
Description
A caring and creative environment for young children accompaied by an adult to connect with others. Playgroup is on Wednesdays 9.30 – 11.00am during school terms. Please contact Margaret on 0412 48 6838 or email margaretjwebster@hotmail.com.
Venue Name:
West Melbourne Baptist Church & Community Centre
Venue Address:
4 Miller Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Contact Details:
Mary-Anne Hess
mary-anne.hess@wmbc.org.au
https://www.wmbc.org.au/community-centre
Description
Our Playgroups are held in the church hall but they are non-religious and totally inclusive.
They are held on Thursday and Friday ri from 10.00am – 11:30am and begin with an hour of unstructured play followed by around 20 minutes of singing, stories and rhymes.
The playgroups are highly multi-cultural and everyone is encouraged to feed in ideas or participate, if they wish.
They are very flexible & relaxed – people are welcome to come whenever it suits their feeding/sleeping schedule.
Venue Name:
North Richmond Community Health Centre
Venue Address:
23 Lennox St Richmond North, Victoria 3121
Contact Details:
info@avwa.org.au
https://www.avwa.org.au/en/services/family-children
Description
Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association welcome all Vietnamese children 0-5 years with their parents/ carers, residing in Cities of Brimbank, Maribyrnong & Yarra. Play, learn & grow together!