Playgroup Australia

The peak body for playgroups. We advocate for playgroups, we research and we support our members to deliver quality services to young children and families.

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

@Catbilyk Hear, hear! Congratulations to our friends at Playgroup Tasmania on their milestone birthday. Families in Tasmania are in good hands!

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

‘Playgroup Australia reports that one in three children attend a playgroup prior to starting school. But we want to extend that opportunity to more children and families.’ Thanks to @AmandaRishworth for her support in #NationalPlaygroupWeek. Watch here👀: https://t.co/WmGaEVG8tv

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

Want to know what's important to young children and their families? Ask them! We did, and here's what they said: https://t.co/GINWBmmZky Thanks to Department of Social Services and @AmandaRishworth for producing this beautiful video #EarlyYearsStrategy

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

One week to go! We're counting down to National Playgroup Week 2023. Join us in celebrating the children, families and organisations that make playgroups so special. Find out more: https://t.co/fcI9kcckEg #NationalPlaygroupWeek

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

@AmandaRishworth @LindaBurneyMP @MarkDreyfusKCMP @SNAICC @CatherineLiddl4 @KatrineHildyard Congratulations to everyone who brought their expertise and determination to the table to create these Action Plans. Making childhood safe, secure and happy is the most fundamental task we can undertake for the country.

[Amanda Rishworth MP @AmandaRishworth]

A new report conducted by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the benefits of investment in the Early Years.

Our new Early Years Strategy will set out our vision to best support Australia’s children and their families in the early years.

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

We are delighted that our members and partners will be working with @AutismQldLtd to deliver a new National Early Childhood Program for children birth-8 years with disability or developmental concerns. Playgroups are a great environment for learning, playing and belonging.

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

We are delighted to welcome three new independent directors to the Playgroup Australia Board. Great to have you with us, @Prof_SMartin, @andrew_woolf and Joanna Brent. Our media release: https://t.co/BGL7Tt6nO1

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

The Early Years Strategy is a golden opportunity for children and families to explain what matters to them and how the Government can help them to flourish. We're proud our CEO will be contributing - and we'll help families to do likewise. Read more: https://t.co/D96fT2UTuW

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

Happy 20th Birthday to our good friends @ARACYAustralia! May you power through 20 more.

[Early Childhood Australia @EarlyChildAust]

Have you explored Play and Learn Together? It's a free and evidence-informed online learning platform for educators and families.
Take a short survey to tell us what you think of this resource and go in the draw to win one of three $50 ECA Shop vouchers. https://t.co/0SEK1RFqR7

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

@ELACCA_ORG_AU @ACECQA @QUT Thanks for inviting me to MC this terrific discussion.

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

We welcome $12.4m in the Budget to boost the role of playgroups and toy libraries in supporting children, families and communities. This is recognition of the fundamental importance of community-level connections in helping families to thrive. Read more: https://t.co/WEyYpy4ZYx

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

We're looking forward to working with the Government to improve access to playgroups for all families @AmandaRishworth @JEChalmers
https://t.co/6Mtik99G4j via @dailytelegraph

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

Want to know more about Australia's first Playgroup Statement? Join the online conversation on 26 October, with a stellar panel: @CatherineLiddl4, Karen McLean @LSIA_ACU, @spage_ECA, Sally Matheson, Sue Packer AM and Playgroup WA's David Zarb. Register at: https://t.co/qUmWEILDUw

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

It's launched! Australia's first playgroup Playgroup Statement is out in the world. Thanks to @playgroupsa @EarlyChildAust & @ACUmedia for helping us celebrate. And special thanks to “Minister for Playgroups” @AmandaRishworth for her strong support - and hands-on consultation!

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

Today, we're kickstarting a conversation on the value of playgroups, with the launch of Australia's first Playgroup Statement, joined by special guest
@AmandaRishworth. If you're for children and families, this Statement is for you. Read more: https://t.co/SN7u3TqCI7

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

We applaud the Government’s decision to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks. Every child needs time with their parents or carers in the critical early months, and every parent and carer deserves support to step away from the workplace. Read more: https://t.co/G0zJRU8ts0

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

#2021CensusAU #connectingfamilies
We encourage all families to take the time to complete the picture in August so we can create playgroups where you need them. Playgroups of all shapes are sizes exist nationally in metro, regional and rural areas thanks to your data.

[Playgroup Australia @playgroupaus]

How is your playgroup taking action this #NAIDOCWeek?

This beautiful artwork created by #SharonSlater in collaboration with #PlaygroupVictoria invites you to “....come together to teach and learn their Culture through our land, animals and our stories.”

https://t.co/YDidNhNMkU