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 Aurora Ricci, Council's Supported Playgroup Facilitator on email: a.ricci@mountalexander.vic.gov.au. You can enrol using the following enrolment forms and emailing them to Aurora:

 

Playgroup
Location
When (during school terms)
More information

Campbells Creek Supported Playgroup

Campbells Creek Primary School

Banyan Building

127 Main St

Campbells Creek

 

Thursday

9.30am – 11.00am


Contact Aurora on email:    a.ricci@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

 

 

Harcourt Supported Playgroup

Harcourt Preschool

cnr Mills and Binghams Roads, Harcourt

VIC 3453

Friday

9.30am - 11.30am

COMING SOON!

Contact Aurora on email:  a.ricci@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

 

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 Playgroup Facebook 

Interested in joining?

email: a.ricci@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Young at heart Playgroup - Maldon

   

Young at Heart Playgroup Maldon

Interested in joining?

email: 

a.ricci@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

‘Banksia Buds’

Intergenerational Playgroup

West End Hall

Woodman Street, Castlemaine

Friday

10.00am – 12.00pm

Banksia Buds - Intergenerational Playgroup

Becky - 0431 091 848


Castlemaine Salvos Playgroup

The Salvation Army, 47 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine 

Monday

10.00am – 11.30am

Vicki - 0418 138 435

 

Redesdale Mia Mia Community Playgroup 31 School Lane, Redesdale Tuesday

9.15am – 11.00am

 redesdalemiamiaplaygroup@gmail.com

 

Nature Play at Buda

Buda Historical Home and Garden.

enter via Bull Street carpark

Wednesday 10.00am -  11.30am

Buda membership is $35 annually and includes entry to Playgroup.

Sal - 5471 0740

s.beattie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Reina batata

Spanish Language Playgroup

  Fridays 9.30am - 10.30am

Reinbatata.castlemaine@gmail.com

0480 415 519