Children attend Playgroups weekly with their parents or carers during school terms. Playgroups give children, from birth to school age, a chance to learn new skills, make friends, and build confidence. Parents and caregivers can also meet and connect with other families. Everyone helps with setting up, packing up, and looking after their own children.
There are different types of playgroups:
Community Playgroups
Community playgroups are regular gatherings of parents / carers with their young children, aged 6 months to 5 years.
Community playgroups provide an opportunity for parents / carers to connect with other families from their community and a time for their child to play with other children.
Community playgroups are led by parents or sometimes by a volunteer facilitator.
Find a Playgroup near me
There are many community run playgroups in Wyndham. To find out the closest one to you, click on the link below to register and we will email you a list of Community Playgroups in your area.
Complete a Community Playgroup Enquiry
Starting your own Playgroup
Would you like to start your own Playgroup but are not sure where to start?
One of our friendly Child and Family Liaison Officers can help you! Our Child and Family Liaison Officers are experienced in supporting community groups to start their own Playgroup
Supported Playgroups
Our supported playgroups are a free program for families with children from birth to school age. A qualified Child and Family Resource Officer leads these sessions where parents develop their skills and confidence to support their child’s wellbeing and developing.
The programs aim to provide a safe space for parents to meet other parents and to build parent capacity and understanding of the value of play in their child’s development. The team use low cost and recycled play equipment, including household items, so that parents can create their own play experience.
Who can attend a Supported Play Group?
Families must meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:
- A family member in the household holds a Health Care Card or equivalent
- Families in which a family member identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Families looking after children in kinship care arrangements (out of home care)
- Families referred from Child FIRST/Child Protection.
- Families referred from or participating in Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Services
Register your interested in joining a supported playgroup
For further information contact the Children and Family Resource Team1300 370 567 or playgroup@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Shopping Centre Playgroup
Are you interested in learning more about some great play ideas for your children? Children learn as they play. Please come and join us at one of our drop in playgroups at the Shopping Centres listed below. If you have any questions about play or your child’s development, our friendly Early Childhood Educators are available to have a chat with.
Pop Up Shopping Centre Playgroup
Location: Thursday 2 & 9 January - Tarneit Central Shopping Centre - 540 Derrimut Rd, Tarneit
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Location: Tuesday 7 January Manor Lakes Central Shopping Centre - 455 Ballan Rd, Manor Lakes
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Tuesday
Last session of 2024 will be 10 December
Location: Wyndham Village Shopping Centre – 380 Sayers Rd, Tarneit
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Thursday
Last session of 2024 will be 12 December
Location: Stockland Point Cook Shopping Centre - Murnong St Point Cook
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Point Cook Term 1 & 4 - outdoor basketball court area (weather permitting), Term 2 & 3 inside play ground area
You can also visit Wyndham libraries Early Years Events and Activities page to join more early years programs.