Playgroup Victoria

Become a PeepLTP Practitioner - register for an upcoming training session!

The Peep Learning Together Programme (PeepLTP) practitioner training includes two days of online training, access to the whole programme and materials, plus ongoing support including: supervision, communities of practice, one-on-one mentoring and implementation support as needed. Head to our website to learn more and connect. New training dates for August, September, October and November are now live on the website, register your interest HERE > https://www.playgroup.org.au/for-professionals/peep/

What is Peep?
PeepLTP supports parents to understand more about how children learn- and to do more of the things at home that make a difference to children’s outcomes. Intended for parents/carers of children aged birth to school-age, Peep can be used to communicate concepts and ideas about how to enhance the home learning environment and can be used with parents in a variety of settings including playgroup settings and one-on-one. Learn more about Peep here - https://youtu.be/ZiMrue4fwSs?si=ynSfnm4LzewF81WU

What is Peep? Peep groups and Stay and play sessions are a time for young children, parents, carers and practitioners to have fun playing, talking, singing, and sharing bo...

"I used to think it was all for my daughter but I quickly learnt it has been so enjoyable and good for me too!" ☺️ It's true! Playgroup is a valuable space for parents, carers and volunteers, too. Find the right playgroup for you and let the good times begin: https://www.playgroup.org.au/find/

We have got stacks of creative ideas for winter play ⛄️ Head to the Playgroup Portal to get super inspired with activity booklets and play sheets galore 🌈✨ https://www.playgroup.org.au/login/

Be whoever you want to be! That is one of the key messages in our 'All Come Out to Play' program- it is also one of our favourite songs that Hullaballoo Music for All has made to share with children and families 🎶 If you haven't yet heard about our sessions promoting respectful relationships and gender equality, jump onto our website to learn more and get involved! We are running online and in-person professional development sessions for early years professionals and families. Sign-up here ⭐ https://www.playgroup.org.au/all-come-out-to-play/ ⭐

Diaries out! We are pleased to invite you to Playgroup Victoria's 2024 Conference ✨ This year is extra special, as we come together to celebrate 50 years! Read more about our theme, submit and abstract and stay tuned for further announcements: https://www.playgroup.org.au/conference/
Tickets on sale soon! 😊

We are taking our professional development sessions on the road! 🚖☀️ Learn more about embedding gender equality in the early years and book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/in-person-professional-development-opportunities-3350969

Next up, we are visiting Point Cook on July 4. Good news is, you can also make a request for our team to visit you, whenever you are in Victoria. Reach out about organising a session in your local area and discover more about the ‘All Come Out to Play’ program here: https://www.playgroup.org.au/all-come-out-to-play/ ⭐️🎶🤸🏻‍♂️

Playgroup members, we would love to know more about your playgroup experience! ➡️ https://playgroupvic.typeform.com/to/j1cCEVw8

By completing our annual survey, you will go in the draw to win: One of ten $100 Coles Group and Myer gift cards!

Thank you for being part of the playgroup community. We value your contribution! 😊

Survey closes on Sunday the 7th July, 2024.

T&C's apply: https://www.playgroup.org.au/giveaways-tc/

How wonderful! A book by the parents and children at Vietnamese playgroup Connie Benn Centre on display the National Gallery of Victoria 😊✨

As part of the inspiring Australian Vietnamese Women's Association - Hội Phụ Nữ Việt Úc

Tune in to our new PlayTogether webinar 💚 This session is about acknowledging the individual needs of every child and caregiver, by creating a culture that welcomes all and removes barriers to participation: https://www.playgroup.org.au/playtogether-webinar-sign-up/

At playgroup, we believe that everyone should feel they belong, regardless of their background, culture, gender or ability. The importance of playgroup is to make connections and feel supported on the parenting journey. Playgroups celebrate the differences and strengths of all children and families. We love this and hope you can join us to create more kind and welcoming community play spaces ☺️🌻

Sign-up here and we will send the webinar straight to your inbox 💌 https://www.playgroup.org.au/playtogether-webinar-sign-up/

Learn more about PlayTogether and our accompanying resources➡️ https://www.playgroup.org.au/playtogether/

We are sharing a resource that we think will be of great interest to families and playgroups! The Australian Parenting Website, raisingchildren.net.au, has an app to support the wellbeing of children 💜 https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/raising-healthy-minds-child-mental-health

The Raising Healthy Minds app is a free, personalised, pocket resource to help parents and carers raise confident, resilient children.

Co-designed with parents and experts and funded by the Australian Government, Raising Healthy Minds aims to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing with evidence-based information.

You will find information on specific topics like dealing with worries and making friends, as well as ideas for day-to-day life, like creating family routines, looking after yourself as a parent, and building strong relationships.

Raising Healthy Minds provides simple-to-use information at your fingertips with clear actions you can start today.

⭐Download the free app now from Google Play or the App Store or go directly to➡️ https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/raising-healthy-minds-child-mental-health ⭐

Let's play! 😄

International Day of Play Helps ensure that every child thrives and reaches their potential through the power of play. Get ready to celebrate play on the 11th June, every year.

Whatever the day, we’ve got to jump up and PLAY 🙋‍♀️🎶🌿💖

Connect with a local playgroup today: playgroup.org.au/find

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Connect with the outside world and each other while exploring at CERES Environment Park Nature Playgroup 🌿👩🏻‍🌾

Activities vary with the seasons and what is relevant to the Merri Creek and CERES. The playgroup plant seeds, feed the chickens, make art with natural objects, investigate local insects, climb trees, make damper and fires, sing and have a good time! 🌱🐝🌳🎶🌻

“Our thoughtfully designed learning experience will connect children with nature, allow them to explore independently, discover the wonders of our natural world and participate in caring for our environment and people,” shares Programs Lead Kat.

“Every week the children are rewarded with more confidence, resilience, creativity, and gratitude for the land and people we live with.”

Learn more and join today! 🐾
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 9389 0144

Join our free online professional development session tomorrow at 10.30am!➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-come-out-to-play-online-professional-development-tickets-808643222647

Explore further opportunities and learn more about our training here: https://www.playgroup.org.au/all-come-out-to-play/

Smiles from ear to ear ☺️🤗😄 Sunshine! Adventures! Creativity! Wonder! Friendship! Play! It had it all at our Puffing Billy Railway playgroup day 🚂 Thank you to all the families who made the day so wonderful.

It’s one of those really special autumn days here in Emerald for our playgroup day 🌿✨ Join us for fun, adventure, friendship and play! Our Pop-Up Playgroup is running 10.30am-2.30pm. Enjoy the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, the railway, the park, the cafe, the greenery, the chats with other families 🙂🚂 For those coming on the train, it choof choof choofs off from Belgrave Station at 11.15am. Plenty of opportunities to see the train up close from the Lakeside Visitor Centre. Hooray we say! 🤗

Who’s ready to make train driver hats this Monday, May 27?👮🏻🚂 Our Pop-Playgroup at Lakeside Visitor Centre in Emerald is on from 10.30am-2.30pm. Come and join your playgroup pals for music time, story time, sensory play, an assortment of activities, arts, crafts and more! 🖍💌🧸

While the train is fully booked for the event, there will be opportunities to experience the thrill of the stream engine up close! Explore the beautiful railway and magnificent surrounds of the Dandenongs, including Emerald Lake Park and Lake Treganowan. It truly is very beautiful! 🌿 Meet other parents, enjoy time playing with your little ones, tuck into a scrumptious lunch at the cafe (or pack your own picnic) and have fun getting together with the playgroup community 🤗 Learn more about our playgroup day here➡️ https://puffingbilly.com.au/playgroup/

To say that we have had a good start to our 50 year celebrations would be an understatement 🤩 To all our playgroupers out there, and those who run playgroups, thank you for making our community such a joyful and supportive one to be part of! 50 years of memories and more to come 💚🧸🤗

We have heard so many beautiful, meaningful acknowledgements at playgroups over the years. In what ways do you connect with First Nations culture and history with your children and community? What have you learnt about your local area and First Nations history? What meaningful connections have you made? It is so important to pass stories on- to share language, history and culture through the generations. Playgroup is such a great space for us all to come together, learn, celebrate and share 🌿💚

Are you an Essendon local? The playgroup community welcomes you to join them! 😊⭐

“We have a huge toy cupboard and set up invitations to play, including craft and outdoor play. Essendon playgroup offers messy play once per term as well as annual events including teddy bears picnic, winter disco and a fabulous Christmas party.”

Essendon Playgroup runs three sessions per week on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning from 9:30-11:30am. All children aged 0- kinder age are welcome to attend! Connect here: [email protected]

🔈 Have you nominated?

We have three categories open to the public:
💙Community father of the year
💙Sports father of the year
💙Best workplace for fathers

Send us through your nominations by June 11th. We can’t wait to hear all about them! Nominate now: https://australianfatheringawards.org.au/nominate/

Have you been dreaming about a family adventure? Us too! 🚂 On Monday May 27 Puffing Billy Railway is taking off from Belgrave Station, heading to our free Pop-Up Playgroup at the Lakeside Visitor Centre in Emerald. Everyone is welcome to come along! Join the fun 10.30am-2.30pm. Discover more about our day of play and reserve your train pass. All aboard! https://puffingbilly.com.au/playgroup/ 😊🌿

Take part in our online PlayConnect+ sessions from the comfort of your home 🏡 These sessions are interactive and fun! A time for you to connect with other families, engage in play, share stories and gather support. Online sessions run Fridays 11:30am-12:00pm. Register to join an online session and we will be in touch with further information. We hope to see you there!
⭐Register here> https://playgroupvic.typeform.com/to/r7Z0S6TN
⭐Learn more> www.playgroup.org.au/playconnect

All great ideas to support the wellbeing of the entire family 😊🧡

All aboard! A play day awaits at Puffing Billy Railway on Monday May 27 🚂 https://puffingbilly.com.au/playgroup/

Jump on the iconic steam train and travel through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges to attend our Pop-Up Playgroup in Emerald! Experience the fresh forest air as you pass through lush fern gullies with Mountain Ash trees towering overhead 🌳🌿

Everyone is welcome at our playgroup day where you can expect activities, singalongs and story time. Meet us at the Lakeside Visitor Centre- you can enjoy coffee and lunch at the cafe, have at picnic at Emerald Lake Park and explore the beautiful history and setting at the home of Puffing Billy Railway ☺️

Discover more about our family fun day and reserve your train ticket here: https://puffingbilly.com.au/playgroup/