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Playgroups,
​Parent & U5's Activities 

The Importance of Play

​Play improves children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development and wellbeing. 

​During play, children create meaning from the world around them. It offers children the opportunity to think, plan, create, do and explore. 
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Playgroups & U5's Activities

Our playgroups are a wonderful way for families to play together and connect with other local families in a social, supportive environment. They can share experiences and form friendships at their own pace.

Playgroups are a great way to gently re-introduce children to social and educational activities after Melbourne’s many lockdowns. Playgroup friendships for parents are just as important – we encourage parents to come and meet new people, create support networks and share experiences.

Mums, dads, grandparents and carers are all welcome to join in!​
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Families can join an existing group or start their own. New parent groups wishing to create their own playgroup are encouraged to contact us. We would love to welcome you and your group. 

Our playgroups operate during school terms and offer a welcoming environment for children from birth to five years. We offer children and their parents/carers the opportunity to participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor play-based experiences. We have a large courtyard with lots of toys and a shaded sandpit. 

​Connect with other families from the local community and encourage your child to develop social skills, emotional confidence, imagination and creativity at their own pace.

Monday 

Creative Play with Squiggle Kids (2-5 Years)
Mums 'n' Bubs Yoga (0-1 Years)

Tuesday  

Tuesday Morning Music with Jo (0-5 Years)
​Baby Sensory Classes with Josefine (0-1 Years)
New Mothers Group (Maternal Child Health)

Wednesday 

Mandarin Playgroup, Facilitated (0-5 Years)
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Bush Playgroup, Facilitated (0-5 Years)
Gumnut Music with Louise (0-5 Years)
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Spanish Parent-Led Playgroup (0-5 Years)

Thursday

Mother Goose Program (Maternal Child Health)

Friday

Friday Morning Playgroup, Parent-Led (0-5Years)
Baby Playgroup, Parent-Led (0-1 Years)

Create Your Own Playgroup!

If you have eight or more families, you can start your own Playgroup! Suitable for new Mothers Group/Parent Group. Open to all, please contact us to learn more. 
​Various times are available Monday to Friday, $60 per term
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​For more information please contact:

Mary Heath
Community Development Manager
communityprograms@craigfc.org.au
Ph: (03) 9885 7789
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​Craig Family Centre
7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton VIC 3147
Telephone: (03) 9885 7789

Email: enquiries@craigfc.org.au

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our People
    • Our Philosophy
    • CFC Strategic Plan
    • Annual Reports
    • Gallery
  • Services
    • Sessional Care & Kindergarten Programs >
      • Sessional Education Program - Joeys, 2-5 yrs
      • 3-Year-Old Kindergarten
      • 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
    • Playgroups, Parent & U5's Activities >
      • Creative Play with Squiggle Kids (2-5 yrs)
      • Mums 'n' Bubs Yoga (0-1 yrs)
      • ​Tuesday Morning Music with Jo (0-5 yrs)
      • Baby Sensory Classes (0-1YR)
      • Mandarin Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • Bush Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • Gumnut Music with Louise (0-5 yrs)
      • Spanish Parent-Led Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • ​Friday Playgroup, Parent-Led (0-5 Yrs)
      • Baby Playgroup (0-1 yrs)
      • Create Your Own Playgroup
    • Kids Courses & Youth Programs >
      • Stage & Screen (Grade 3-4 & 5-6)
      • Acting & Singing for Teens (Year 7-10)
      • Bright Brains Homework Club (YR 1-10)
      • Mandarin Classes for Children
    • Community Services >
      • Room & Party Hire
      • Jobs Victoria - Advocacy Service
      • 'Safe Seats, Safe Kids' Car Restraint Fittings
    • Community Groups >
      • Australian Breastfeeding Association
      • Book Club at the Craig
      • Country Women's Association Ashburton
      • Food Forest Ashburton
      • G.O.L.D. Group
      • Lions Club of Boroondara: Gardiners Creek
      • Victorians Egg Decorators Guild
      • Victorian Guild of China Painters
    • Health & Wellbeing >
      • Al-Anon
      • Kadampa Meditation
      • Mindfulness Meditation
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Partners & Co-located Services >
      • Access Health & Community
      • Ashburton Maternal & Child Health
      • Edge Community Fund
  • News & Events
    • Ashburton Short Film Festival (3 Mar)
    • Harmony Day Event (25 Mar)
  • Community Survey 2022
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • COURSE GUIDES
    • Policies