To celebrate 50 years of play, ACT Playgroups is hosting World's Biggest Playgroup as part of National Playgroup Week. Come along and enjoy your favourite Playgroup activities, learn about services in the community and meet local families. Bring your picnic blanket to enjoy a sausage sizzle, and of course, there's Neat St. Coffee Location - […]

Mark 18th May in your calendars for our Come & Try Playgroup event to celebrate National Families Week This special occasion is a time to appreciate and contemplate the pivotal role that families have in guiding, supporting, and nurturing children during their critical development years. It's also an opportunity to foster connections and build a […]

Join Rabi and Cate Location - Castle Playroom, ACT Playgroups Association, 41 Templeton Street, Cook Thursday 10am-11:30pm Booking is essential contact Rabi at rabi@playgroupact.org.au or Aisling aisling@playgroupact.org.au

Join Cate and Chandani Location - Castle Playroom, ACT Playgroups Association, 41 Templeton Street, Cook Thursday 10am-11:30pm Booking is essential contact Rabi at rabi@playgroupact.org.au or Aisling aisling@playgroupact.org.au

Get ready for an exceptional PlayFEST 2023, as we mark our monumental 50th anniversary milestone during National Children’s Week! Feast on a sausage sizzler, complemented by a range of hot and cold beverages, at PlayFEST 2023. The little ones will be thoroughly entertained with captivating activities designed to engage and enchant. They'll be transported into […]

You’re invited to attend ACT Playgroups AGM. Come along and hear all about the programs and activities of ACT Playgroups. To register your attendance, please drop us a line at play@playgroupact.org.au Location - Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton Street, COOK ACT Wednesday 5:30pm-06:00pm Booking is essential contact Rabi at rabi@playgroupact.org.au or Aisling aisling@playgroupact.org.au

National Playgroup Week is all about celebrating and promoting the benefits of playgroups for children, families, and communities. We want to: Thank our playgroup volunteers and participants for their commitment to fun, learning and mutual support Make playgroups more visible in our communities Encourage more people to get involved with playgroups and Celebrate the work […]

Coming up on the 24th of October, is ACT Playgroup’s annual PlayFEST event to celebrate Children’s Week and all things Playgroup. Big events and crowds can be overwhelming for children. ACT Playgroups has developed a social story for our upcoming PlayFEST event to ensure all children are able to be included. ACT Playgroups has also […]

Following on from our successful Census Week in May, we’re excited to run our second National Playgroup Census Week from 10–14 November 2025. We’d love your support once again! During this week, please record the number of attendees at your Playgroup using the QR code that has been sent to your Playgroup. Your input helps […]

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the ACT Playgroups Association will be held on the 26th of November. We welcome all members to attend. If you wish to attend via online, please register your interest for further information play@playgroupact.org.au or toll-free 1800 171 882.  

Come and join us! Location -  ACT Playgroups Association, Scullin Playroom, Old Scullin Preschool, 9 Gatty Street, Scullin Wednesday 10am-11:30am Booking is essential contact Alethea at alethea@playgroupact.org.au

Come and join us! Location -  ACT Playgroups Association, Scullin Playroom, Old Scullin Preschool, 9 Gatty Street, Scullin Thursday 10am-11:00am Booking is essential contact Alethea at alethea@playgroupact.org.au