What is Playgroup?
Playgroup is an informal gathering where parents, carers and children aged zero to five years come together in a relaxed and friendly environment to connect, play and learn. Playgroup is an important step between birth and kinder, a vital developmental period where the foundations are laid for the years to come.
With a focus on play, playgroup aims to enrich the early years, supporting all areas of development- physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively- in a nurturing and stimulating environment where their primary educators, their primary carers, are close by. Playgroup is also an important social connect for caregivers and families, providing a sense of belonging and support.
About Playgroup Victoria
Playgroup Victoria is a peak body, not-for-profit, incorporated association committed to helping all Victorian families discover the benefits of playgroup.
Playgroup Victoria advocates for playgroup to be recognised as integral to learning, development and well-being during early childhood. Playgroup Victoria supports the empowerment of families to create community and nurture their children, through relationships and play.
Since 1974, Playgroup Victoria has promoted, resourced, supported and encouraged families to connect and establish playgroups. Today, over 6,000 families attend more than 2,500 playgroup sessions each week in Victoria. Playgroup Victoria’s objective is to continue to strengthen the playgroup experience and engage communities through local partnerships and relationships to improve and enable playgroup access.
Learn More About Playgroup Victoria’s 50 Year History HERE