Local Community Playgroups
The Southside Initiative works with Southside primary schools to explore opportunities to better connect families with local community services and support. Many of these schools offer free weekly playgroups that are also open to the local community to attend.
Community playgroups all run a little differently depending on the group dynamic. Most groups meet in a community space or venue, such as a Community Centre or school. All group members should assist in the general running of the Playgroup, organising activities, story time, singing etc, and with the set up and pack up, as well as the cleaning at the end of each session.
Some Playgroups are very structured with a set routine each week, while others are unstructured and take the lead of the children, and other Playgroups still fall somewhere in between!
To view a full list of Playgroups across Canberra click here.
Caroline Chisholm School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playconnect Plus |
Parent Peer Support Group for families with a child aged between 0-8 years, with a disability or chronic medical condition.
|
Nil | |
| Weekly Playgroup |
Located in the Caroline Chisholm School Preschool Community Room, please bring hat, sunscreen, drink bottle and a piece of fruit to share with group. Suitable for ages 0-5.
|
Nil |
Charles Conder Primary School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Condor Playgroup |
Suitable for ages 0- preschool years. Offered during school term.
|
Nil |
Gilmore Primary School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Playgroup |
Suitable for ages 0- preschool years. Offered during school term.
|
Nil |
Gordon Community Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup |
|
Nil |
Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Mums |
Registration required, please email or just show up on Monday and chat with Lyndal.
|
Fee | |
| Mura Lanyon Playgroup |
A free playgroup for local families to connect (children 0-5 years old).
|
Nil | |
| GymbaROO |
This program is for suitable for Tuggeranong families who meet an eligibility criteria. Please contact Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre for more information.
|
Nil |
Namadgi School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup |
|
Nil |
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumblers Playgroup |
Suitable for ages 0-5 years. Tumblers Playgroup – for energetic play in an inclusive and supportive setting that fosters children’s growth and development. Connect with like-minded individuals in your community.
|
Nil |
Richardson Primary School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Community Playgroup |
Fruit, tea and coffee provided
|
Nil |
Theodore Primary School
| Program | Details | Cost | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Playgroup |
Open to the community and free to attend. Tea and coffee available.
|
Nil |
