Be Part of the
Playgroup Census
Next Census Week Coming Up: 7th – 13th September 2026
It’s Census Time Again!
7th-13th of September 2026
Playgroup leaders are asked to collect attendance data for all playgroup sessions delivered this week. This includes your regular playgroup sessions, as well as any one-off or pop-up events taking place during the week. Counting playgroup attendance is incredibly important. It helps us highlight the impact of local playgroups and demonstrate the vital role they play in supporting children, families and communities.
A big thank you to everyone who took part in the March 2026 Playgroup Census! We were thrilled by the number of playgroups involved and appreciate the time and effort that went into capturing this important data. Your participation helps us better understand the impact playgroups have across our communities.
March 2026 Census Results
613 playgroup sessions submitted attendance data during the week
6,004 children attended
5,305 adults attended
Breakdown by type
Community playgroups: 33.3%
Facilitated playgroups: 29.7%
Supported playgroups: 37%
Breakdown by session frequency
Weekly: 96.2%
Fortnightly: 1.5%
Monthly: 0.8%
Other: 1.5%
Assisting With the Rollout of the Playgroup Census
The next census will run from 7th – 13th Septmber 2026
1. Save the Next Census Date:
7th – 13th September 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.