Playgroups

Playgroups are a fun place for children aged 0-5 years and their families to come together to learn and develop through play based learning and socialising.

Playgroups aim to be friendly and welcoming, and are a great place for families to build social and support networks.

There are two kinds of playgroups in the shire:

Community Playgroups - these are organised and managed by the families who attend them.
Supported Playgroups - offer families the added support of a facilitator and the option of one-on-one visits with personalised help, linking to local community groups and services where necessary.

For information about the shire's Supported Playgroups, contact Sal Beattie, Council's Supported Playgroup Facilitator on email: s.beattie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Playgroup	Location	When (during school terms)	More information
Campbells Creek Supported Playgroup	Campbells Creek Primary School Banyan Building 127 Main St Campbells Creek	Thursday 9.30am – 11.00am	Campbells Creek Supported Playgroup Facebook Contact Sal on email: s.beattie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Harcourt Supported Playgroup	Harcourt Uniting Church Hall 28 Buckley Street, Harcourt	Friday 9.30am - 11.30am	Harcourt Supported Playgroup Facebook Contact Sal on email: s.beattie@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Chewton Community Playgroup	Chewton Primary School 1 Hunter Street, Chewton	Monday 9.15am – 11.00am	Chewton Primary School Ph: 5472 2557
Elphinstone Community Playgroup	Elphinstone Recreation Hall Olivers Lane, Elphinstone	Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am	Elphinstone Playgroup Facebook
Newstead Community Playgroup	Newstead RTC 45 Lyons Street, Newstead	Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am	Newstead Playgroup Facebook
Young at heart Playgroup - Maldon	Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 1 Church Street, Maldon	Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am	Young at Heart Playgroup Maldon
‘Banksia Buds’ Intergenerational Playgroup	West End Hall Woodman Street, Castlemaine	Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm	Banksia Buds - Intergenerational Playgroup
Maine Minis Playgroup	The Salvation Army, 47 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine	Monday 9.30am – 11.00am	Contact Sharna 0499 195 899
Redesdale Mia Mia Community Playgroup	31 School Lane, Redesdale	Tuesday 9.15am – 11.00am	redesdalemiamiaplaygroup@gmail.com

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