Playgroups

Supported Playgroups

The Smalltalk supported playgroups provide a place for you and your child to play and socialise with others, supported by an early childhood professional. They are free, provide a healthy morning tea and are offered across the Shire.
Supported playgroup programs are for eligible families (see enrolment criteria below) attending with a child(ren) aged 0 to school age. Delivered over 10 weeks, they provide tips and strategies to support your child’s learning in a fun and relaxed way.
The playgroups also a great way to meet other families with children in your area!

The program is offered during school terms in:

• Avenel – Monday, 10am to noon | Uniting Church building, 10 Queen St
• Nagambie – Tuesday, 10am to noon | Nagambie Lakes Community House, 363 High St
• Euroa – Wednesday, 10am to noon | Euroa Primary Schoolhouse, Clifton St

Enrolment Criteria

To enrol families must meet at least one of these criteria:

• Holder of Health Care Card or equivalent
• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Caring for children in kinship (out of home care)
• Children referred by Child First or Child Protection
• Families enrolled in enhanced Maternal and Child Health Services
• Some families may qualify under social isolation, or for in-home support either separate to, or in addition to supported playgroup.

Facilitator: Candy Wunsch | Phone: 0459 792 939 | Email: candy.wunsch@strathbogie.vic.gov.au