PlayConnect+ Playgroups
Supporting families with children with developmental concerns or disability
Playgroup WA's free PlayConnect+ supported playgroups are open to children with developmental concerns or disability aged 0-8 years and their families. (Great news! A diagnosis is not necessary).
The PlayConnect+ program is FREE and includes face-to-face weekly supported playgroups and/or school holiday sessions, in Perth metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. The program offers holistic family support including information and advice about other disability support services.
We welcome families with young children with developmental concerns or disability. Children do not need a formal diagnosis to join a supported playgroup and siblings are also welcome to participate.
PlayConnect+ playgroups are facilitated weekly sessions and provide:
- Safe, supported and appropriate play experiences and peer engagement opportunities for children
- A space for parents, siblings and extended family to connect with and learn from other families
- Access to information and resources and links to services in the community
- Like most other playgroups, Playgroup WA's supported playgroups meet weekly for around two hours. No referral is required and playgroups are free of charge to families.
The PlayConnect+ program is a great way for families to connect, share knowledge, ideas, and have fun! Parents and caregivers say playgroups are beneficial because they are able to support each other.
Check out our PlayConnect+ locations for 0-5 year olds (and their families) below!
Where: Hudson Road Family Centre, 95 Hudson Road, Bunbury
When: Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Dampier Community Hub, 3 High St Dampier WA
When: Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Child and Parent Centre, End of Murchison Road and Cnr of Carnegie Loop Cooloongup
When: Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Child and Parent Centre Rangeway, entrance on Hovea Street
When: Mondays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
When: Mondays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Child and Parent Centre Swan, Cockman Cross, Stratton
When: Fridays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Westminster Parent and Child Centre, 24 Marloo Road, Westminster
When: Mondays 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Whitford Family Centre, 21C Endeavour Road, Hillarys
When: Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30am
Willetton - currently full, email to join the waitlist
Where: 6 Kingfisher Loop, Willetton
When: Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30am
Check out our PlayConnect+ Holiday Play Sessions for 5-8 year olds with developmental concerns and/or disabilities
Designed for children aged 5-8 years with delayed development and/or disabilities, these sessions provide a supportive environment for play and social interaction. Parents/care givers stay and siblings are welcome, no formal diagnosis is required to participate!
East Waikiki Holiday Play Sessions
Wednesday 25th September & Wednesday 02nd October
9:30am – 11.30am
East Waikiki Child and Parent Centre, end of Murchison Road and Cnr of Carnegie Loop, Cooloongup, WA
Willetton Holiday Play Sessions
Monday 30th September & Thursday 03rd October
9:30am – 11.30am
Willetton Playgroup, 6 Kingfisher Loop, Willetton
PlayConnect+ Expression of Interest
Please complete this form to express your interest in attending a PlayConnect+ playgroup and we will be in touch. If you have any questions, please email amiee.james@playgroupwa.com.au
For further information:
Contact Playgroup WA on (08) 9228 8088 or by email: amiee.james@playgroupwa.com.au
This service is delivered locally by Playgroup WA and funded by the Australian Government.