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Playgroups

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

Playgroups in Knox

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

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.

There are community playgroups across Knox:

Bayswater
PlaygroupVirtual tour
Knox Children and Family Centre – Bayswater
41 Phyllis Street, Bayswater
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Rainbow Family Playgroup (LGBTQIA+ families): 
Wednesdays 2 pm to 4 pm
Register
Knox Community Playgroups: 
Tuesdays and Thursdays at various times.
Register
Zomi Playgroup: Thursdays 10 am to 12 pm.Register

 

To find out more call the Playgroup Team on 9298 8499 or email play@knox.vic.gov.au

Boronia
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Cooinda Children and Family Centre
21 Dinsdale Road, Boronia
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Haering Road Children and Family Centre
17 Haering Road, Boronia
View a virtual tour
Ferntree Gully
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Alice Johnson Children and Family Centre
Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully
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Bena Angliss and Forest Road Children and Family Centre
30b Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
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Wattleview Children and Family Centre
Fuchsia Street, Ferntree Gully
View a virtual tour
Knoxfield
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Knoxfield Children and Family Centre
81 Anne Road, Knoxfield
View a virtual tour
Rowville
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Eildon Parade Kindergarten
73 Eildon Parade, Rowville
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Liberty Children and Family Centre
77 Liberty Avenue, Rowville
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Murrindal Children and Family Centre
100 Murrindal Drive, Rowville
View a virtual tour
Rowville Children and Family Centre (Bernie Seebeck)
965 Wellington Road, Rowville
View a virtual tour
The Basin
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The Basin Children and Family Centre
385 Forest Road, The Basin
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Wantirna and Wantirna South
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Billoo Park Children and Family Centre
40 Birchfield Crescent, Wantirna
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Flamingo Children and Family Centre
21 Merryn Grove, Wantirna South
View a virtual tour
Knox Children and Family Centre – Wantirna South
77-81 Argyle Way, Wantirna South
View a virtual tour
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.

Bayswater

Register

Wantirna

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

Register

To find out more call the Playgroup Team on 9298 8499 or email play@knox.vic.gov.au.

Chinese and Korean 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.

Register now

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

To find out more call the Playgroups Team on 9298 8499 or email play@knox.vic.gov.au.

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.

Wantirna South

  • Fridays 9:30 am to 10:30 am
  • Knox Family and Children Centre, 77-81 Argyle Way, Wantirna South
     

Register

The Basin

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

Register

To find out more call the Playgroup Team on 9298 8499 or email: play@knox.vic.gov.au.

Join a community playgroup

If you are interested in joining a community playgroup, please submit your preferences through our online enquiry form.

Submit an 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.

Supported playgroups

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

My Time and Playconnect supported playgroups

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

  • disability
  • developmental delay
  • chronic medical condition. 
PlaygroupContactVirtual tour
Alice Johnson Children and Family Centre
Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully
Playgroup Victoria on 1800 171 882 or Naomi on 0419 322 048View a virtual tour
West Gully Children and Family Centre
50 Dobson Street, Ferntree Gully
Down Syndrome Victoria 1300 658 873View a virtual tour
Smalltalk supported playgroups

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 Playgroups are free to attend.

To be eligible for Smalltalk, a family member must hold a Health Care Card or equal 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.

To find out more call the Playgroup team on 9298 8499 or email play@knox.vic.gov.au.

Young Parents Supported Playgroups

These playgroups are for young mums and dads aged 25 and under with babies and young children.

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

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

To find out more call the Playgroup Team on 9298 8499 or email play@knox.vic.gov.au

Join a supported playgroup

If you are interested in joining a supported playgroup, please submit your preferences through our online enquiry form.

Submit an enquiry form

We aim to contact you within 2 business days after receiving your enquiry.

About 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.

Find your local playground, park and reserve

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Find a kindergarten

Knox provides kindergartens services for 3 and 4 year olds.

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Need help?

Email play@knox.vic.gov.au and we will get back to you.

You can also call our Customer Services team on 9298 8000.

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