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

Langley Primary School - Wiggle and Giggle Pop Up Playgroup 7 Parsell Road, Langley

Tuesday mornings in May

9.30am  - 11.15am

call Erica on 0408 484 066 for more info
Steiner Playgroup

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten

11 Rilens Road, Muckleford

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

9.30am - 11.30am

Best suited for children aged 18 months up to age 5.

If you would like to participate in Playgroup, or would like information on costs and what to expect, please email: playgroup@cssk.vic.edu.au.

Parents and babies drop in sessions

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten,

11 Rilens Road, Muckleford

Friday mornings in 2025

9.30am - 11.45am

The Parents and Babies group is a casual program for parents of very young children from birth - 2 years that offers a place to share their experiences of parenting, enjoy morning tea together and build community. All families welcome.

Entry is by donation.

For more information contact playgroup@cssk.vic.edu.au