PlayConnect+ groups are open for children with disability and/or developmental concerns
aged 0-8 years, their families, carers, and siblings. The whole family is welcome.
ACT Playgroups currently has two PlayConnect + sites, with a third launching in late May.

Who can attend:

PlayConnect+ groups are open for children with disability and/or developmental concerns aged 0-8 years, their families, carers, and siblings. The whole family is welcome. There is no diagnosis required. All sessions are facilitated by qualified professionals and are tailored to the needs of the families attending.

The PlayConnect+ Program is FREE and includes:

  • Weekly face-to-face sessions of a supported Playgroup
  • Online Playgroup session weekly (from late May)
  • Facilitation of transitions to other educational settings to support school readiness.
  • Holistic family support including information and advice about other disability support services which we have partnerships with
  • Access to Music Groups delivered by a Music Therapist

ACT Playgroups delivers all PlayConnect+ Playgroups are based on the core characteristics of high-quality Playgroups, identified by Australian Institute of Family Studies-Playgroup Principles https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/principles-high-quality-playgroups-examples-research-and-practice

ACT Playgroups is fortunate to be able to facilitate access to music groups which are informed by evidence-based programs, and delivered by tertiary trained and registered music therapists https://playmatters.org.au/sing-and-grow/research

For more information, head to https://www.playconnectplus.com.au/playgroups-1

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