Be Part of the
Playgroup Census
Thank you for taking part in the 2025 Playgroup Census!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the most recent Playgroup Census Week. Your participation helps us capture valuable insights into the impact playgroups have across our communities. We look forward to seeing how many families are engaging with playgroup and showcasing just how valuable playgroup is – not only for children, but also for parents, carers, volunteers, facilitators, and the wider community.
In 2026, we will aim to make the Playgroup Census bigger and better than ever, capturing a full picture of who is attending playgroups across Victoria.
The next playgroup census will run alongside National Playgroup Week:
16th – 22nd March 2026
During National Playgroup weeks, we will be asking playgroup leaders once again collect attendance data for all playgroup sessions being delivered during that week. Stay tuned for more information coming in the new year.
Assisting With the Rollout of the Playgroup Census
Calling all Playgroup Leaders – We need your help to roll out the Playgroup Census in 2026
Upcoming Playgroup Census: 16th – 22nd March 2026
1. Save the Next Census Date:
16th – 22nd March 2026
2. Count your Attendees: Playgroup leaders, at any playgroup session you run during the Census Week make sure you keep track of how many adults and children attend your session
3. Submit Your Attendance Numbers: After your session, you can easily submit your attendance numbers via a special form. We will provide the link to this form in the lead-up to Census Week.
What is Playgroup Census Week?
Playgroup Census Week aims to capture the number of families taking part in playgroup sessions.
We are seeking the support of playgroup leaders to record the number attendees at their group during the Playgroup Cenus Week. The Census will not collect any personal or demographic information, and is focused exclusively on how many people are attending playgroups, how many playgroups they are attending, and where they are attending them.
The Census itself will be a short form, that can be accessed via a QR Code or direct web link. The questions will be as follows:
- Playgroup details (Playgroup name, address, time and day)
- How many children are attending the group?
- How many adults are attending the group?
- What type of playgroup is it?
Playgroup Victoria will provide playgroups with a digital pack, containing supporting resources for playgroup leaders.
The Importance of the Playgroup Census
The Playgroup Census helps to set playgroup up for the future, establishing it as a mainstay in the early years education journey, running alongside kinder and preparing children for school. Moreover, it illustrates the shared experience and the benefit it extends to parents and carers bringing up the next generation of children.
Key 2026 Census Dates
In 2026, we will aim to make the Playgroup Census bigger and better than ever, capturing a full picture of who is attending playgroups across Victoria.
The next playgroup census will run alongside National Playgroup Week:
16th – 22nd March 2026
During National Playgroup weeks, we will be asking playgroup leaders to collect attendance data for all playgroups being delivered during that week.
If you have a question about Census Week or National Playgroup Week, please CONTACT US HERE
