ACT Playgroups delivers several programs aimed at supporting all families
to engage and experience the benefits of Playgroup.
ACT Playgroups delivers a program called PALS, which aims to provide
support for families with additional needs to participate in mainstream activities.
Our PALS playgroups are:
ACT Playgroup Staff are also able to work with you and your family, and individual playgroups to be inclusive of all families. ACT Playgroups staff can provide practical advice, information, and resources. To access staff support, contact the team on toll-free 1800 171 882
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.
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:
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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