SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS

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Supported Playgroups are an opportunity for parents and carers to share the experience of parenting and learn new parenting skills while being supported by our Family Support Workers. Supported Playgroups provide children with an opportunity to socialise, play and learn in a structured and positive environment. Come and join us and other families learn together 😊

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If you would like to know more or are ready to register for one of our Supported Playgroups, get in contact by phone on 4914 0444 or use the contact us section below.

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​​​Tenambit Tiny Tykes​

​Each Thursdays during school terms, our supported playgroup at Tenambit is based on the evidence-based smalltalk supported playgroup model developed by the Parenting Research Centre. It is open to families across the Maitland LGA with a 0-6 year old, that would like additional support to increase their confidence "to use everyday opportunities and  activities to enhance their children’s learning and development. These include the way they talk, listen and play with their children, read together and how they engage them in interesting and stimulating activities. smalltalk also includes ideas on how parents can look after themselves and helps build links with their community and local services."

 

Parents register for a term and are supported to not only learn lots of great strategies but also be connected into local community playgroups. The group is facilitated by staff qualified in community services and early education, to ensure parents receive timely support for their questions. There is no cost for this group and a selection of seasonal fruit is provided at morning tea.

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​Woodberry Playgroups

Woodberry Place of Friends hosts several free playgroups for families of 0 to 5-year-olds. The groups offer a mix of indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, singalongs and story time with a child led focus. The duration of the playgroups vary according to the group type and parents are welcome to stay for as long as is appropriate to their needs. MFS offers support with Family Support Worker attendance on occasions. Options in 2026 include:

• Monday playgroup 9-11am

• Tuesday baby playgroup 12:30-1:30pm

• Thursday playgroup 9-11am

• Thursday young parent group 1-2pm​​​​