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Playgroups

Playgroups are a fun place for children aged 0-5 years and their families to come together to learn and develop through play based learning and socialising.

Playgroups aim to be friendly and welcoming, and are a great place for families to build social and support networks.

There are two kinds of playgroups in the shire:

Community Playgroups - these are organised and managed by the families who attend them.
Supported Playgroups - offer families the added support of a facilitator and the option of one-on-one visits with personalised help, linking to local community groups and services where necessary.

For information about the shire's Supported Playgroups, contact Libby Page, Council's Supported Playgroup Facilitator on 0436 804 583.

Playgroup	Location	When (during school terms)	More information
Campbells Creek Supported Playgroup	Campbells Creek Community Centre 45 Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek	Thursday 9.30am – 11.00am	Campbells Creek Supported Playgroup Facebook Contact Libby: 0436 804 583
Harcourt Supported Playgroup	Harcourt Uniting Church Hall 28 Buckley Street, Harcourt	Friday 9.30am - 11.30am	Harcourt Supported Playgroup Facebook Contact Libby: 0436 804 583
Chewton Community Playgroup	Chewton Primary School 1 Hunter Street, Chewton	Monday 9.15am – 11.00am	Chewton Primary School Ph: 5472 2557
Elphinstone Community Playgroup	Elphinstone Recreation Hall Olivers Lane, Elphinstone	Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am	Elphinstone Playgroup Facebook
Newstead Community Playgroup	Newstead RTC 45 Lyons Street, Newstead	Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am	Newstead Playgroup Facebook
Young at heart Playgroup - Maldon	Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 1 Church Street, Maldon	Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am	Young at Heart Playgroup Maldon
‘Banksia Buds’ Intergenerational Playgroup	West End Hall Woodman Street, Castlemaine	Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm	Banksia Buds - Intergenerational Playgroup
Forest Playgroup	Varied local outdoor locations	Thursday 9.30am – 11.00am	Forest Playgroup
Redesdale Mia Mia Community Playgroup	31 School Lane, Redesdale	Tuesday 9.15am – 11.00am	redesdalemiamiaplaygroup@gmail.com

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Playgroups

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