Playgroups

• Forming friendships
• Reducing isolation
• Learning valuable parenting skills
• Feeling integrated into the community
• Sharing challenges and experiences
• Gaining reassurance about child behaviour and development
• Discovering community resources and support.

• Playgroup is fun
• Forming friendships
• Learning to play and socialise with peers
• Promoting early childhood learning and development
• Exploring new environments and resources.

The following playgroups take place in Bundoora.

Babycafe Playgroup
Community Playgroup for first time new mums with bubs under six months old.
Contact: Irene
Location:
Hope Centre Building (Behind Lollipops)
5/19 Enterprise Drive

Phone: 0435 306 355
Email: womenslifemelbourne@gmail.com
Cost: Bookings essential
When: Thursdays

Bundoora Japanese Playgroup
Culturally and Language Diverse Playgroup
Contact: Tamaki
Location:
Bundoora MCH
17/5 Nickson Street

Email: bundoorajpg@gmail.com
When: Thursdays 9:30am-11:30am

Concord Playgroup
Community Playgroup
Contact: Sam 
Location:
Yulong Reserve
9 Cameron Parade

Email: enrolments@concordplaygroup.org.au
Visit the Concord Playgroup website for further details. 
Cost: $50 each term per family, or $40 per term per family for Concession Card holders. Discounts apply for enrolling in more than one term.
When: Monday to Friday sessions 9am-11am, 11.30am-1.30pm, 2pm-4pm. Tuesday and Thursday sessions 2-5pm casual drop in for members.  

Explorers Playgroup
Community Playgroup
Contact: Rachel
Location:
Bundoora Presbyterian Church
3/19 Enterprise Drive

Phone: 0409 597 284
Cost: $35 per term
When: Thursday 10am-11:30am

Unihill Playgroup
Playgroup sessions run for 90 minutes. Each session includes a large free play area, craft activities and rhyme/story time. Suitable for pre schoolers.
Contact: Chris Drowley

Location:
30 Graduate Road
(access via Unihill Church Carpark)

Phone: 0403 436 875
Email: playgroup@unihillchurch.com.au
Cost: $25 per term per family
When: Sessions run on a Friday morning each fortnight during the school term. There are various session times available.

The following playgroups take place in Doreen:

Doreen Community Playgroup
Playgroup for new parents and bubs.

Location:
Laurimar Community Activity Centre
110 Hazel Glen Drive

Email: doreenplaygroup@outlook.com.au
Visit: Doreen Community Playgroup Facebook page

Cost: $20 membership per school term
When: Wednesday 10am - 12pm

Parent Child Mother Goose Program
Introducing the pleasure of rhymes, songs and stories to adults and their children.
Contact: Daphne

Location:
MCM learning Hub
11 Aspect Drive

Phone: 0481 728 905
Email: dchristou@mcm.org.au
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday 9:30-11:30am

The following playgroups take place in Epping.

Baby Playgroup
Our baby playgroup is for parents, grandparents, and carers who would like to get together to have a cuppa, chat, share parenting stories, and of course, let their babies play and socialise. Siblings who are pre-schoolers can of course also join. We will have a large, secure playpen for young babies. Existing mother’s groups are welcome.

Location:
Creeds Farm
2 Snugburgh Way

Phone: 03 9023 4606
Email: hello@creedsfarm.org.au
Cost: Free
When: Fridays 10am - 11am
Visit the Creeds Farm website for further details.

Boori ELF Playgroup
A playgroup for residents of Epping, Lalor and Thomastown. Please call for intake/referral process
Contact: Nicole Ducat

Location:
Boori Maternal Child and Health Centre
21 Winchester Avenue

Phone: 0429 087 761
Email: nducat@berrystreet.org.au
Cost: Free
When: Fridays 9:30am - 11:30am (during school terms)

Visit the Berry Street website for further details. 

DVMBA Playgroup
Playgroup for multiple-birth families in Epping.
Contact: Kaitlin

Location:
Epping Community Activity Centre
378 Findon Road

Email: vp@dvmba.amba.org.au
Cost: Free for families of Diamond Valley Multiple Birth Association
When: Tuesdays 11:30am - 1pm

Visit the Diamond Valley multiple birth association website for further details. 

ELF Play and Learn Group
A playgroup for residents of Epping, Lalor and Thomastown. Please call for intake/referral process
Contact: Nicole Ducat
Location:
Epping Primary School
805 High Street

Phone: 0429 087 761
Email: nducat@berrystreet.org.au
Cost: Free (lunch provided)
When: Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm (during school term)

Mainly Music Epping
Community Playgroup. Fun, affordable, interactive music program the whole family can enjoy. Includes a 30 minute music session, followed by morning tea, craft and free play. Our program is aimed at preschoolers though all ages are welcome.

Contact: Brooke or Ann
Location:
Enjoy Church
74 Wedge Street
Phone: 0433 980 010
Email: brooke_smith@live.co.uk or ann47770@gmail.com
Visit: Mainly Music Epping Facebook page

Cost: Free under six months, $5 one child, $7 two or more children
When: Wednesday 9:30am - 11am (during school terms)

Shining Stars Playgroup
Playgroup in Epping.
Contact: Caitlin

Location:
Epping Community Activity Centre
378 Findon Road

Email: shiningstarspg@outlook.com
Visit: Shining Stars Playgroup Facebook page

Cost: $50 per term for one child or $75 per term for two or more children
When: Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:30am

The following playgroups take place in Epping North.

Play N Learn Playgroup
Facilitated Playgroup
Contact: Amanda
Location:
Epping Views Family and Community Centre
15 Lyndarum Drive
Phone: 03 8405 3227
Email: Amanda.Beale@education.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
When: Wednesdays 10:30am - 12pm in school terms and closed public holidays

Stay and Play Playgroup
Community playgroup. Age Criteria: 0-5 years
Contact: Asia

Location:
Galada Community Centre
MCH program room
10A Forum Way

Phone: 0412 968 778
Email: asiamelabow@gmail.com
Visit: facebook.com/groups/1092457517616227
Cost: Free. Gold coin donation welcome. No bookings required, but spaces are limited.
When: Wednesdays 10:30am - 12pm (after library story time, during school term) 

The following playgroups take place in Lalor.

Aozora Japanese Playgroup
We are a Culturally and Language Diverse Playgroup that offers Japanese speaking activities and playtime led by the attending parents for children aged 0-5 years old.
Contact: Tomoyo Hisada 

Location:
Vasey Park Preschool - Community Room
15 Vasey Ave

Phone: 0413534390
Email: aozora-jp@hotmail.com
Cost: $3 per session or $20 per term
When: Friday 10am-12 noon

Kidz Bizz
Community Playgroup
Contact: Kathy

Location:
Citylife Church
70 Kingsway Drive

Phone: 03 9871 8951
Email: kidzbizz@citylife.church
Cost: $30 per 1 child over six months $40 per family ( two children over six months) Concessions available
When: Friday 9:30am -11:30am
Visit the City Life Church website for further information. 

Lalor North Primary School Playgroup
Story Songs and Smiles Facilitated playgroup
Contact: Amanda Lee

Location:
Lalor North Primary School
2 Dema Cres

Phone: 03 9465 4922
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday 9am - 10am

The following playgroups take place in Mernda.

Baby and Toddler Time
A fun and supportive group for parents with babies aged 0-18 months to come together at Jindi to share in play activities and making connections with other local parents. Baby and Toddler Time is facilitated by a qualified Early Years Practitioner.
Contact: Liz Genez, Early Years Practitioner

Location:
Jindi Family and Community Centre
48 Breadalbane Avenue

Phone: 0482 162 398
Email: JindiEarlyYears@bsl.org.au
Cost: Free to attend. *A simple once off registration is required to attend.
When: Mondays 9:30am-10:15am (during school term)

Visit the Jindi Family and Community Centre website for further information. 

Free to Be Me
An inclusive support group for parents, carers and their children aged 2-6 that require additional support. Free to Be Me provides opportunities to be connected to local supports and services, gain skills and knowledge to further support their child and socialise with fellow families. Sessions will include sensory based play opportunities and gross motor skills.

Contact: Solene Gueben Bulteau

Location:
Jindi Family and Community Centre
48 Breadalbane Ave

Phone: 0482187190
Email: JindiEarlyYears@bsl.org.au
Cost: Free to attend. *A simple once off registration is required to attend.
When: Wednesdays 10:45am-11:45am (during school term)
Visit the Jindi Family and Community Centre website for further information.

Jindi Juniors
A music group for parents and their children aged 0-5 to learn and grow together through songs, rhymes, movement and musical instruments.

Contact: Lauren and Liz

Location:
Jindi Family and Community Centre
48 Breadalbane Avenue

Email: JindiEarlyYears@bsl.org.au
Visit the Jindi Family and Community Centre website for further information.

Little Learners Jindi – Thursdays
A playgroup for 3-4 year old kindergarten children to support skills in social and emotional learning, school readiness skills, in play-based environment.

Contact Name: Solene

Location:
Jindi Family and Community Centre
48 Breadalbane Avenue

Email: JindiEarlyYears@bsl.org.au
Cost: Free
Visit the Jindi Family and Community Centre website for further information.

Play and Grow Playgroup
We run two weekly supported playgroup sessions during school terms, they provide children, parents and carers the opportunities to learn and grow together through play based activities. Supported playgroups are facilitated by a qualified Early Years Practitioner and are free to attend.

Contact: Jacqui -Early Years Practitioner

Location:
Jindi Family and Community Centre
48 Breadalbane Avenue

Phone: 0482 162 044
Email: JindiEarlyYears@bsl.org.au
Cost: Free to attend. *A simple once off registration is required to attend.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am -11:45am (during school term)
Visit the Jindi Family and Community Centre website for further information.

Mernda Community Playgroup
A fun community lead playgroup for parents, carers and/ or grandparents to enjoy with their children aged from babies to before school age.

Contact: Ana

Location:
Mernda Villages Community Centre
70 Mernda Village Drive

Phone: 0434 204 304
Email: annakorm@outlook.com
Visit: facebook.com/groups/1343870416450726 Activities /
Services: Cost: $20 per term per family
When: Mondays 9am-11am followed by library story time

The following playgroups take place in Mill Park.

Little Kids Zone Music Playgroup
Facilitated Playgroup - musical
Contact: Janine Skinner

Location:
Whittlesea City Salvation Army
Cnr Morang Drive and The Fred Hollows Way

Phone: 0456 240 224
Email: janine.skinner@salvationarmy.org.au
Cost: $5 per family
When: Wednesday 10am-11:30am

Melbourne Muslimahs Playgroup
A playgroup for mothers and their children to connect in a culturally safe space. This is a facilitated playgroup run by volunteers. We require all families to join playgroup Victoria before attending. Age Criteria: Children 0-6 years of age.

Contact: Jedda

Location:
Miller Community Centre
11 Mill Park Drive

Phone: 0455657026
Email: jedda@melbournemuslimahs.org.au
Cost: $6 per session
When: Thursday mornings during school terms, 9:30-11:30am. 

Visit the Muslimahs website for further information. 

MyTime Mill Park
MyTime is for parents and carers of a child with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.

Contact: Karen Allen

Location:
Mill Park Drive Children's Centre
152 Mill Park Drive

Phone: 0411 523 187
Email: karena@mytimevic.com.au
Cost: Free
When: Friday fortnightly 10am-12:30pm
Visit the My Time website for further information.

St Petka Playgroup
Community Playgroup
Contact: Maria

Location:
St Petka Macedonian Orthodox Church
281 Plenty Road

Phone: 0418 598 737
Cost: Gold coin and Playgroup Victoria membership
When: Friday 10am -12:00pm

The following playgroups take place in Thomastown.

Atta Playgroup
Community Playgroup
Contact: Angela

Location:
Greek Orthodox Church Hall
45-49 Poplar Street

Phone: 0477 010 089
Email: thetransfigurationofourlord.au@gmail.com
Cost: $40 per term
When: Thursday 10am-12noon

Early Learning Group
Supported Playgroup for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Contact: Catherine Stevenson

Location:
Carrington Children's Activity Centre
62 Carrington Blvd

Phone: 0408 544 856
Email: Catherine.stevenson@education.vic.gov.au
When: Fortnightly Friday 10am-12noon

ELF Play and Learn Group  
A playgroup for residents of Epping, Lalor and Thomastown. Please call for intake/referral process.

Contact: Nicole Ducat

Location: 
General Purpose Room Lalor East Primary School
Cleveland Street

Phone: 0429 087 761
Email: nducat@berrystreet.org.au
Cost: Free (lunch provided)
When: Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm (during school terms)
Visit the Berry Street website for further information. 

Jeeran Arabic Playgroup
Playgroup for Arabic speaking families with children aged 0-5 years old.

Contact: Zara

Location:
Thomastown Library
52 Main Street

Email: z.alhasany@gmail.com
Cost: Free
When: Mondays 10am-12 noon

Koorie Kids Playgroup  
Supported playgroup - for Aboriginal families and Torres Strait Islander families.

Contact: Olivia/ Jebrina

Location:
Carrington Children's Activity Centre
62 Carrington Blvd

Phone: Olivia 0429 307 142 or Jebrina 0478 074 263
Email: OliviaS@VACCA.ORG or JebrinaC@VACCA.ORG
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday 12noon-2pm

PlayConnect 
Facilitated play based program for pre school children with ASD or ASD like behaviours. 

Contact: Cheryl Pane

Location:
Carrington Children's Activity Centre
62 Carrington Blvd

Phone: 0431 891 541
Email: cpane@playgroup.org.au
Cost: Free
When: School calendar- Every Thursday morning 10am - 12pm 

Promisetown Playgroup
Interactive play and song time for 0- 4 year olds. Free play, children's songs and make new friends! On warm and dry days we meet outside in the library courtyard. On cold or wet days we meet inside in the children's area. Promisetown Playgroup is brought to you by Thomastown Neighbourhood House.

Location:
Thomastown Library
52 Main Street

Phone: 0488 224 439
Email: manager@tnh.org.au
Cost: Free
When: Thursdays 10am - 12:00pm, running weekly during the school terms
Visit the Thomastown Neighbourhood House website for more information. 

The Little Giants Playgroup
Free community playgroup for children aged 0-5 with their parents/ carers. Provides an opportunity to connect with others from your local community and cherish the special time with your little ones helping them learn through play and socialise with others. 

Contact: Bara'a

Location:
Thomastown Primary School - The Little Red Schoolhouse
10 Spring Street
Parking is recommended at the back of the school at the end of Stewart Street.

Phone: 0405 555 933
Cost: Gold coin donation
When: Tuesdays 10am-12pm 

Thomastown Community Playgroup
A fun Sunday playgroup that provides an opportunity to connect with others from your local community. All ages welcome.

Contact: Ronda

Location:
Main Street Recreation Reserve Playground (behind TRAC)
74 Main Street

Email: rondaomran@gmail.com
Visit: facebook.com/groups/302980795673181
Cost: Free
When: First Sunday of the month 10am-12pm

The following playgroups take place in Whittlesea.

Mainly Music Whittlesea
Community Playgroup
Contact: Jessica and Chrissie

Location:
28 Forest Street

Phone: 0448 639 167 or 0422 502 212
Email: jessica_paige12@hotmail.com
Cost: $5 per family
When: Thursdays 10am - 11:30am

Whittlesea Playgroup Inc.
Facilitated Playgroup
Contact: Laura

Location:
76 Laurel Street
(right hand side building, opposite of 69 Laurel Street)

Phone: 0466 889 455
Email: whittleseaplaygroup@hotmail.com
Visit: facebook.com/WhittleseaPlaygroup
Cost: $30 per term
When: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am -11:30am

Whittlesea Uniting Church Playgroup
Faciliated Playgroup
Contact: Jenice

Location:
Whittlesea Uniting Church
26 Forest Street

Phone: 0458 912 706
Email: jenice.e.stokes@gmail.com
Cost: $2 per family
When: Wednesday 10am-11:30am

Dads of Whittlesea
Community playgroup for dads and bubs to meet, play and eat. 
Contact: Amanda Lee

Location: Join facebook group for next location, visit facebook.com/groups/1516534828676962
Phone: 03 9465 4922
Email: dadsofwhittlesea@gmail.com

Cost: Free
When: Fortnightly Saturday 10am - 12pm

The following playgroups take place in Wollert.

Indian Playgroup
Playgroup for Indian families with babies, toddlers and young children aged 0-5 years, supported by an Indian speaking playgroup leader. 
Contact: Jeanette Hourani

Location:
Ganbu Gulinj Kindergarten
55 Macedon Parade

Phone: 0407 514 432
Email: jhourani@vicsegnewfutures.org.au
Cost: Free
When: Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am

Kirrip Community Playgroup
Community playgroup  
Contact: Jasleen

Location:
Kirrip Community Centre
135 De Rossi Blvd

Email: Caur.jasleen21@gmail.com
Cost: $2 per session
When: Wednesdays 10am - 11:30am

Would you like support in your home language to apply for Kindergarten or other Early Years Services, such as Playgroups?

Our Multicultural Outreach Team can help, email us in English or home language at fet@whittlesea.vic.gov.au