About the program
The PlayConnect+ program is open to all children with disability and/or developmental concerns aged 0-6 years (school holiday programs available for 5-8-year-olds), their families, carers and siblings. No diagnosis is required. All sessions will be facilitated by qualified professionals. The PlayConnect+ program is a great way for families to connect, share knowledge, ideas, and have fun! All PlayConnect+ groups will be delivered based on the core characteristics of high-quality playgroups, identified in Playgroup Principles (Australian Institute of Family Studies).
Online Playgroup Sessions – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Would you like to take part in an online PlayConnect+ session?
Online sessions run Fridays 11:30am – 12:00pm. If you are interested in partaking in an online session, please complete our form below and we will be in contact with further information.
FREE School Holiday Session Coming Soon!
We will be running free sessions during the Victorian school holidays to maintain continuity and support for families while regular PlayConnect+ sessions take a break. The school holiday play sessions are aimed at children aged 5-8 years old. Numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential. To book a session please contact your local facilitator via the details listed below.
WERRIBEE
Werribee Baptist Church
Tuesday, 1st October – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Thursday, 3rd October – 10:00am – 12:00 pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Anne Shute – ashute@playgroup.org.au
0434 769 341
SUNBURY
Dulap WIlliam Hub Sunbury
Tuesday, 24th September – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Fiona Holder – fholder@playgroup.org.au
0491 616 118
Thursday, 26th September – 10:00am – 12:00 pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Dianne Borracci – dborracci@playgroup.org.au
0498 434 428
SHEPPARTON
All Abilities Western Park Playground
Wednesday, 25th September – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, 2nd October – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Michelle Snow – msnow@playgroup.org.au
0467 302 377
DALLAS
Dallas Kindergarten, Werribee Street Entrance
Friday, 4th October – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Cheryl Pane – cpane@playgroup.org.au
0431 891 541
THOMASTOWN
Carrington Blvd, Thomastown Car Park Entrance
Thursday, 3rd October – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Cheryl Pane – cpane@playgroup.org.au
0431 891 541
MELTON
Melton West Children and Community Centre
Tuesday, 24th September – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Lynne Baker – lbaker@playgroup.org.au
0481 816 347
MOUNT WAVERLEY
Pinewood Child and Family Hub Mount Waverley
Wednesday, 25th September – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday, 2nd October – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Eva Dimou – edimou@playgroup.org.au
0468 329 887
BAIRNSDALE
Uniting Church Bairnsdale
Wednesday, 2nd October – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Rose McKenna – rmckenna@playgroup.org.au
0409 096 587
TORQUAY
Torquay Children’s Hub – Kinder Room
Friday, 4th October – 10:00pm – 12:00pm
Register your interest with our local facilitator:
Helen Punton – hpunton@playgroup.org.au
Ph: 0472 722 587
Who Can Attend?
PlayConnect+ groups are open to all children with disability and/or developmental concerns aged 0-8 years, their families, carers and siblings. No diagnosis is required. All sessions will be facilitated by qualified professionals.
Where are the groups held?
PlayConnect+ sessions will be delivered across Victoria in metropolitan, regional and remote locations.
The PlayConnect+ program is FREE and includes:
- Face-to-face weekly, two-hour supported playgroups.*
- Face-to-face weekly, two-hour supported playgroups* in regional/rural/remote areas prioritizing First Nations’ children and families
- Online playgroups
- Online and face-to-face school holiday sessions for children 5-8 years providing peer support and access to creative arts
- Facilitation of transitions to other educational settings to support school readiness
- Holistic family support including information and advice about other disability support services and formal partnerships with local disability services
*Playgroups will run during term-times for a total of 40 weeks each year.
Contact Us
Are you interested in a playgroup? Do you need extra information or have more questions? Please reach out to us using the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
