A Playgroup is a group of parents and carers and their young children from birth to school age who meet regularly for playing and learning. 

Playgroups welcome newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers with their parents, grandparents or carers.

Playgroups are for everyone;

- Playgroups belong to their members, are low cost and lots of fun
- Playgroups are non-profit and non-political. They are open to everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, or social or economic position.


Why Join a Playgroup?

Playgroup is for you;
- To meet other parents/carers and neighbours to share ideas, information, and experiences
- To relax and chat
- To observe and play with your own and other babies and children
- To create a support network with other Playgroup members
- To add variety to your week
- To become part of your local community


Playgroup is for your baby or child;
- To play with and amongst other children
- To increase their social skills and co-operation
- To participate in new play experiences
- To respond to other adults
- To make local friends
- To learn simple rules and routines


What Happens at Playgroup?

Where

Playgroups meet anywhere it suits their members e.g. in a hall or community centre, at home, in a park or backyard.

When

Playgroup sessions usually run for two hours once a week.


Learning through Play

Babies and children develop confidence and skills through creative and imaginative play and activities.

These low cost simple activities may include;
- water and sand play
- craft activities
- outings and excursions
- music and stories
- climbing and jumping
- dressing up
- cooking

It is never too early to start helping your baby or child to learn new skills or for you both to make new friends.


How to join a Playgroup?

There is a Playgroup association in each state of Australia who will be able to put you in touch with your local group.
In W.A. the contact details are:

Playgroup Association of WA (Inc)
1-3 Woodville Lane
NORTH PERTH WA 6006
Ph; 08 9228 8088
Monday-Thursday 9.00am-3.00pm


What is the Playgroup Association of WA (Inc)?

The Playgroup Association of W.A. (Inc) is a community organisation managed by a voluntary Management Committee. It services and supports existing Playgroups and promotes the formation and development of new playgroups throughout Western Australia. 

Membership of the playgroup Association of WA (Inc) entitles Playgroups and it’s members to access a range of services including;

- Insurance cover fro members
- Monthly publications
- Playgroup visits and workshops
- Assistance to new playgroups
- Playgroup shop and library
- Telephone advice
- Referrals to local playgroups
- Member discounts
- Inclusion program
- Parenting talks
- Children’s concerts
- Special events
- Community room for hire 

The Playgroup Association of WA (Inc) is an active member of the Playgroup Council of Australia

Information provided by the Playgroup Association of WA (Inc) 2000