About Playgroups
Playgroups are for:
- babies
- toddlers
- preschool children
- their parents, grandparents or carers.
Playgroups are informal and low cost. They meet regularly, usually for 2 hours, once per week. They are a great way for you to meet other families in your community who have children aged between birth and 5 years.
Why take part?
- to meet other parents and carers
- to let your child play with other children.
Smalltalk supported playgroups
About Smalltalk playgroups
About Smalltalk playgroups
We operate 16 Smalltalk supported playgroup sessions a week during school terms for eligible families with children from birth to 5 years.
These programs are offered in English, Vietnamese or Burmese
- Learn some great tips to enhance your child's early learning.
- Find out about early childhood programs available in your area.
- Meet and connect with other parents.
- Discover play experiences for children.
Smalltalk supported playgroups are funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and delivered by Council. The program provides parents with strategies to enhance their child's home learning environment at no charge to families.
Some parents are also eligible for In-Home Support which involves a qualified facilitator visiting a family in their own home. Parents participating in in-home support may also attend a Smalltalk supported playgroup.
During these home-based sessions, parents see practical examples of the Smalltalk strategies and can practice ideas with a qualified facilitator.
Learn more about parenting strategies that you can use to enhance your child’s learning at home.
Where and when?
Where and when?
Weekly Smalltalk supported playgroups are held across Brimbank in various locations including:
Albanvale Playgroup House
Address: 44 Diamond Avenue, Albanvale
Sessions:
- Thursdays and Fridays at 10am
- Tuesdays at 10am in Vietnamese
- Wednesdays at 10am in Burmese
Deer Park Playgroup Centre
Address: Corner of Station Road & Irvine Street, Deer Park
Sessions:
- Tuesdays at 10am & 1pm
- Wednesdays at 10am
St Albans Biggs Street Meeting Room
Address: 76-78 Biggs Street, St Albans
Sessions:
- Fridays at 10am and 1pm
Sunshine Playgroup Centre
Address: 32 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Sessions:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am
- Thursdays at 1pm
- Thursdays at 10am in Burmese
- Fridays at 10am in Vietnamese
West Sunshine Community Centre
Address: 25 Kermeen Street, Sunshine West
Sessions:
- Wednesdays & Fridays at 10am
Keilor Downs Playgroup Centre
Address: 3 Packard Street, Keilor Downs
Sessions:
- Tuesdays at 10am in Burmese
Join a Smalltalk playgroup
Join a Smalltalk playgroup
Who can apply?
Smalltalk supported playgroups are available to:
- families with a Health Care Card or equivalent, including bridging visas
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and children in kinship care arrangements.
There is no charge for these sessions.
Register your interest
Complete the online form and a Parent Support Facilitator will contact you.
Supported playgroup enquiry form
Questions
Call Brimbank's Playgroup Team on 03 9249 4825 or email smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Find a playgroup in Brimbank
Albion
Albion
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Parents & Play GroupKororoit Creek Neighbourhood House Contact: coordinator@kcnh.org.au Sessions: Mondays at 9:30am |
Albanvale
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Smalltalk AlbanvaleAlbanvale Playgroup House Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Thursdays and Fridays at 10am See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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Smalltalk Albanvale - BurmeseAlbanvale Playgroup House Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Wednesdays at 10am See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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Smalltalk Albanvale - VietnameseAlbanvale Playgroup House Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Tuesdays at 10am See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
Ardeer
Ardeer
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Mother of God Garden Playgroup67 Blanche Street, Ardeer Contact: admin@mogardeer.catholic.edu.au Sessions: Tuesdays at 9am |
Deer Park
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Smalltalk Deer ParkDeer Park Playgroup Centre Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Tuesdays 10am & 1pm ,Wednesdays at 10am See the section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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My Time Playgroup - VietnameseSassella Park Playgroup Centre Contact: Extended Families on 03 9355 8848 More info: Visit the Extended Families website Sessions: Mondays at 10am |
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Sassella Park PlaygroupsSassella Park Playgroup Centre Contact: playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am to 12pm These groups are no-cost and volunteer parent run. Volunteers may not always be at the venue on the days and times listed below. If you would like to join one of these groups, please contact our playgroup team via playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au. A team member will contact you to help you to register. |
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Under 5s in the HiveDeer Park North Primary Contact: School Reception on 03 9363 4600 Sessions: Wednesdays at 9:30am |
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AVWA Vietnamese PlaygroupDeer Park North Primary Contact: info@avwa.org.au Sessions: Tuesdays at 10am |
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VICSEG Burmese PlaygroupDeer Park North Primary Contact: School Reception on 03 9363 4600 Sessions: Wednesdays at 1:30pm- 3:30pm |
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LGBTQIA+ & Rainbow PlaygroupSassella Park Playgroup Centre Contact: playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Fridays at 10am to 12pm These groups are no-cost and volunteer parent run. Volunteers may not always be at the venue on the days and times listed below. If you would like to join one of these groups, please contact our playgroup team via playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au. A team member will contact you to help you to register. |
Delahey
Delahey
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AVWA Vietnamese PlaygroupDelahey Community Centre Contact: info@avwa.org.au Sessions: Thursdays at 10am |
Keilor Downs
Keilor Downs
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Keilor Downs PlaygroupKeilor Downs Playgroup Centre Contact: playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am to 12pm, Thursdays at 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm These groups are no-cost and volunteer parent run. Volunteers may not always be at the venue on the days and times listed below. If you would like to join one of these groups, please contact our playgroup team via playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au. A team member will contact you to help you to register. |
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Building Blocks Young Parents PlaygroupFor mums and dads aged 15 to 25 years Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Contact: Nihara Wanigasekara at Nihara.Wanigasekara@goodshep.org.au Sessions: Tuesdays at 11am & 1pm |
Keilor
Keilor
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Keilor Park PlaygroupsKeilor Park Playgroup Centre Contact: playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10am to 12pm These groups are no-cost and volunteer parent run. Volunteers may not always be at the venue on the days and times listed below. If you would like to join one of these groups, please contact our playgroup team via playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au. A team member will contact you to help you to register. |
St Albans
St Albans
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Smalltalk St AlbansBiggs St Meeting Room Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Fridays at 10am and 1pm See the section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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AVWA Vietnamese PlaygroupSt Albans Heights Primary Contact: info@avwa.org.au Sessions: Mondays at 10am |
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Stevensville Primary School PlaygroupStevensville Primary School Contact: School Reception on 03 9366 1381 Sessions: Mondays and Tuesdays at 9am |
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Koorie Kids PlaygroupsWestvale Community Centre Contact: 03 9742 8300 Sessions: Mondays at 10am |
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AVWA Vietnamese PlaygroupWestvale Community Centre Contact: info@avwa.org.au Sessions: Fridays at 10am |
Sunshine
Sunshine
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AVWA Vietnamese PlaygroupDuke Street Community House Contact: info@avwa.org.au
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Smalltalk SunshineSunshine Playgroup Centre Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am, Thursdays 1pm See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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Smalltalk Sunshine - BurmeseSunshine Playgroup Centre Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Thursdays at 10am See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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Smalltalk Sunshine - VietnameseSunshine Playgroup Centre Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Fridays at 10am See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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Shopping Centre Pop-Up PlaygroupSunshine Market Place Contact: playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Wednesdays at 1pm |
Sunshine West
Sunshine West
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Smalltalk Sunshine WestWest Sunshine Community Centre Contact: smalltalk@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am See section above for more information on Brimbank's Smalltalk Program. |
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Family Activity GroupsWest Sunshine Community Centre Contact: 03 9249 4555 Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am Fees: $40 for 8 sessions |
Sydenham
Sydenham
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Sydenham Activity GroupFor families with children aged 0 to 5 years Sydenham Children's Centre Contact: sydnh@brimbank.vic.gov.au Sessions: Wednesdays at 10am Fees: $36 ($27 concession) for 9 sessions |
Special event
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Join our Children's Week celebrations The teddies are coming back for our special picnic! |