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Council's early years' centres host playgroups for parents and carers of babies and children from birth to 5 years of age.

There are 2 types of playgroups in Knox – community playgroups and supported playgroups.

To find out more, call the Playgroup Team on 9298 8348 or email [email protected].

Community playgroups

Community playgroups at Council’s early years' centres are incorporated associations run by parent and carer volunteers.

Knox City Council’s Playgroups Team provides resourcing and support for all community playgroups.

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Bayswater
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Knox Children and Family Centre – Bayswater
41 Phyllis Street, Bayswater		View a virtual tour
Knox Community Playgroups
Various times		Register now
Boronia
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Cooinda Children and Family Centre
21A Dinsdale Road, Boronia		View a virtual tour
Haering Road Children and Family Centre
17A Haering Road, Boronia		View a virtual tour
Ferntree Gully
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Alice Johnson Children and Family Centre
Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully		View a virtual tour
Bena Angliss and Forest Road Children and Family Centre
30D Forest Road, Ferntree Gully		View a virtual tour
Wattleview Children and Family Centre
17C Fuchsia Street, Ferntree Gully		View a virtual tour
Knoxfield
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Knoxfield Children and Family Centre
81B Anne Road, Knoxfield		View a virtual tour
Rowville
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Eildon Parade Children and Family Centre
69B Eildon Parade, Rowville		View a virtual tour
Murrindal Children and Family Centre
90C Murrindal Drive, Rowville		View a virtual tour
Rowville Children and Family Centre (Alan Clayton)
965 Wellington Road, Rowville		 
The Basin
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The Basin Children and Family Centre
387 Forest Road, The Basin		View a virtual tour
Wantirna and Wantirna South
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Billoo Park Children and Family Centre
40B Birchfield Crescent, Wantirna		View a virtual tour

Knox Children and Family Centre – Wantirna South
77-81 Argyle Way, Wantirna South

Various times

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Rainbow Family Playgroup (LGBTQIA+ families)

The Knox Rainbow Family Playgroup is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ families and their children to build friendships, play, learn and have fun.

Wantirna

  • 2nd Saturday of the month – 10 am to 12 pm
  • Billoo Park Children and Family Centre, 40B Birchfield Crescent, Wantirna

Register now

Multicultural playgroups

Chinese Playgroup

Join a group of parents and carers of Chinese background with their babies, toddlers and preschool children. The group meets weekly to build friendships, play, learn and have fun.

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Korean Playgroup

Join a group of parents and carers of Korean background with their babies, toddlers and preschool children. The group meets weekly to build friendships, play, learn and have fun.

Register now

Spanish Playgroup

Join a group of parents and carers of Spanish background with their babies, toddlers and preschool children. The group meets weekly to build friendships, play, learn and have fun.

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Punjabi Playgroup

Join a group of parents and carers from a Punjabi background with their babies, toddlers and preschool children. The group meets weekly to build friendships, play, learn and have fun.

  • 1 session every second Friday (during the school term)
  • 12:30 pm pm to 2:30 pm
  • Rowville Playgroup – 965 Wellington Road, Rowville

Register now

Dads' Playgroup

For children birth to school age, and their dads and father-figures. The group meets weekly to build friendships, play, learn and have fun.

The Basin

  • Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm
  • The Basin Family and Children's Centre, 387 Forest Road, The Basin

Register now

Intergenerational and Grandparents Playgroup

Intergenerational and Grandparents Playgroups are a fun, safe and educational way for children, grandparents, caregivers and older people to join together through fun activities. 

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Join a community playgroup

If you are interested in joining a community playgroup, please submit your preferences through our online enquiry form. After you have submitted the form, one of our Playgroups Team will get in touch to find the right community playgroup for you and your child.

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Supported playgroups

There are a number of supported playgroups offered across Knox to families with diverse needs. Sessions are delivered by a trained facilitator.

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Playconnect Supported Playgroup

Playconnect is a free peer support programs for parents and carers of young children from birth to 5 years with a:

  • disability
  • developmental delay
  • chronic medical condition. 
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Wattleview Children and Family Centre
17C Fuchsia Street, Ferntree Gully		Playgroup Victoria on 1800 171 882View a virtual tour
Smalltalk Supported Playgroup

Knox City Council operates 5 Smalltalk Supported Playgroup sessions a week during school terms. These sessions are available for eligible families with babies and children from birth to 5 years.

Smalltalk Supported Playgroup sessions are free to attend.

To be eligible for Smalltalk, a family member must hold a Health Care Card or similar and have a child aged between birth to 5 years.

At a Smalltalk Supported Playgroup you can:

  • get tips and strategies to support your child’s learning and language development
  • interact in fun, engaging activities and experiences
  • meet other families with young children in your local area
  • gain support in the development of parenting skills.
Young Parents Supported Playgroup

Young Parents Supported Playgroup sessions are for young mums and dads aged 25 and under with babies under 12 months.

They provide an opportunity for young parents to meet other parents close to their age and build a peer support network.

Sessions are free to attend and are facilitated by Knox City Council’s Youth Team.

Join a supported playgroup

If you are interested in joining a supported playgroup, please submit your preferences through our online enquiry form. We aim to contact you within 3 business days after receiving your enquiry.

Submit an enquiry form

 

About our playgroups

Playgroup is having special time to play together, build relationships, meet new friends and gain a sense of community involvement. Playgroups usually meet on a regular basis once a week during school terms.

Playgroup provides an environment where children can:

  • learn to play and socialise with other children
  • increase their skills and confidence
  • extend language and early literacy through words, books and stories
  • be supported to enjoy active play and share healthy snacks
  • experience children with diverse needs and different cultures

Parents and carers can:

  • build relationships and meet new friends
  • access parenting information, resources and support
  • learn about childhood development
  • experience community involvement.

Playgroup activities

Playgroup sessions can include:

  • indoor and outdoor play
  • art and craft activities
  • music and movement
  • playdough and puzzles
  • storytime and books
  • snack time.
At-home playgroup resources

There are many great resources available about playgroups:

If you wish to run a playgroup from home, Knox also has many beautiful outdoor spaces available.

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