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 Sal Beattie, Council's Supported Playgroup Facilitator on email: s.beattie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

 

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

Campbells Creek Supported Playgroup Facebook

Contact Sal on email:    s.beattie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

 

 

Harcourt Supported Playgroup

Harcourt Uniting Church Hall 

28 Buckley Street, Harcourt

Friday

9.30am - 11.30am

Harcourt Supported Playgroup Facebook

Contact Sal on email:  s.beattie@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 RTC

45 Lyons Street, Newstead

Tuesday

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

Maine Minis Playgroup

The Salvation Army, 47 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine 

Monday

9.30am – 11.00am

Contact Sharna 0499 195 899

 

Redesdale Mia Mia Community Playgroup 31 School Lane, Redesdale  Tuesday

9.15am – 11.00am

 redesdalemiamiaplaygroup@gmail.com