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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
