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Playgroups

Playgroups are groups of parents, grandparents, caregivers and children who come together to provide opportunities for children to play and interact. Many playgroups are conducted under the guidelines of the Playgroup Association of Queensland Incorporated.

All playgroups are different although they share some key features:

• Children attending are primarily aged from birth to school age.
• Children's play is guided and supported by parents, grandparents and caregivers.
• Sessions are aimed at providing a stimulating learning environment with a variety of early learning experiences.
• Sessions are usually held once a week for two hours and are held in venues such as community and neighbourhood centres, church halls, kindergarten services or individuals' homes.
• Attendees may be required to make a small donation to support the operation of the group.

Some playgroups offer additional support for families, or may include families with similar circumstances, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, families from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and young mothers' or fathers' groups.

Find a playgroup

For further information on joining a local playgroup or starting a new one, please contact Playgroup Queensland on 1800 171 882* or visit the Playgroup Australia website .
(*Calls from mobile phones are charged at the applicable rate)

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This page was last reviewed on 05 May 2011

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