Be Part of the
Playgroup Census
We love playgroups, and we know that children and families benefit when they have access to playgroup. Playgroup Census week provides us with an opportunity to demonstrate to government how valuable playgroup is for Australian families and local communities.
The Playgroup Census Has Begun! May 12th – 18th 2025
Happy Playgroup Census Week!
This week (12th to 18th May 2025), we’re asking playgroup leaders to record attendance data for all playgroup sessions happening during this period.
- Playgroup leaders can use this link to report attendance numbers for any sessions running this week.
- This year we are NOT asking attending families to fill this in—only playgroup leaders need to submit attendance data.
We’re excited to see how many families are engaging with playgroup, and to highlight just how valuable playgroup is—not only for children, but also for parents, carers, volunteers, facilitators, and the wider community.
Key 2025 Census Dates
This year the playgroup census will run twice across the year.
- The first census week will run from 12th – 18th May 2025
- The second census week will run from 10th -16th November 2025
During these census weeks, we will be asking playgroup leaders to collect attendance data for all playgroups being delivered during these periods.
If you have a question about Census Week, please CONTACT US HERE
Assisting With the Rollout of the Playgroup Census
Calling all Playgroup Leaders – We need your help to roll out the Playgroup Census Week!
This year we have simplified the data collection method for census week, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Save the Next Census Date: 12th – 18th May 2025
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.