Community playgroups
We facilitate free, drop-in playgroups in locations in ACT. Playgroups are regular and relaxed opportunities for children who have not yet started school and their parents or carers to play, explore and interact with others.
Children learn through play, and our Families program offers a wide variety of play experiences for children up to five years old in a safe and supportive environment.
Generally run weekly during school terms, our free playgroups are facilitated by friendly and experienced CRCS Family Education team members, who provide age-appropriate and interactive activities, with a focus on building connections within the community and families.
Exploring, playing, learning and socialising at playgroups enhances children’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
At playgroups, our team can also provide support for parents and carers on their parenting journey. This includes information and suggestions regarding parenting and facilitating referrals to our other services or external services if required.
Unless otherwise stated, no bookings are required. Just drop in and have fun!
Our playgroups:
- Atfaal Family Playgroup (with Gungahlin Child and Family Centre) for Muslim families with children up to five years of age, 10 to 11:30am on Tuesdays from 15 October to 217 December
- Community Playgroup at Latham Preschool, 9:30 to 11:30am on Mondays from 21 October to 16 December
- Loose Parts at Westfield Belconnen, 9:30 to 11:30am on Tuesdays from 15 October to 17 December
- Neurodevelopment Early Intervention Support and Training (NEIST) playgroup, 10 to 11:30am on Wednesdays at Nicholl’s Community House from 16 October to 11 December
- Play sessions in the park at Ngunnawal, 9:30 to 11:30am on Wednesdays from 16 October to 11 December
- Koori Playgroup (with West Belconnen Child and Family Centre) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, 10 to 11:30am on Thursdays from17 October to 12 December
- Healthy Habits Play and Learn Group, for families enrolled in our Healthy Habits program, 9:30 to 11:30am on Fridays from 1 November to 13 December
Cost
Community playgroups are free! Registration is not required; they are drop-in sessions.
For more information, get in touch with us by emailing families@crcs.org.au or calling 02 6264 0200.
Times and location
Each playgroup has different times and locations. Find the playgroup you’re interested in to find out more.
Contact us
To enquire about accessing Family Foundations, please contact our team:
Phone: 02 6264 0200
Email: families@crcs.com.au