Babies and young children learn through play. Playgroup offers a wide range of play-based experiences that encourage children to explore, discover and learn about their world in a safe and supportive environment.
Why playgroup matters for new parents
The first year of your baby’s life is filled with learning, excitement, challenges and new expectations. Playgroup gives parents and carers the opportunity to:
- meet other families
- share ideas and experiences
- increase development and wellbeing of children and parent-child relationships
- talk openly about the joys and challenges of parenting
- reduce isolation through fostering a sense of belonging
- connect with other early years services, find support and information.
Playgroup creates a supportive community where parents and carers can build connections while empowering families as their child’s first teacher with the skills to thrive.
Free Play Stars membership
The Queensland Government has partnered with Play Matters Australia to deliver Play Stars initiative—facilitated baby playgroups from birth to 12 months of age. Baby playgroup is a great way to start your playgroup journey and meet other families who are going through a similar stage to you.
Playgroup is suitable for babies of all ages, including newborns. It provides an ideal environment for babies to interact with adults and other children while beginning their early learning journey.
Under this program, families with children under the age of 1 can attend Play Stars baby playgroup for free and access a range of online resources to support play at home.
Register for free, baby playgroup with
Play Stars.
Contact
Contact Play Matters Australia on 1800 007 529 or visit
Play Matters Australia website for more information on Play Stars, joining playgroup or finding a playgroup near you.
Article courtesy of Play Matters Australia.