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

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