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PlayConnect+

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PlayConnect+ groups are open to all children with disability and/or developmental concerns aged 0-8 years and their families. (Great news! A diagnosis is not necessary).

Autism Queensland Workshops

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PlayConnect+Plus Logo revised 20 April

The PlayConnect+ program is FREE and includes:

  • Face-to-face weekly, one and a half to two-hour supported playgroups.*

  • Face-to-face weekly, one and a half to two-hour supported playgroups* in regional/rural/remote areas prioritising First Nations children and families. 

  • Face-to-face, two-hour music groups facilitated by a Registered Music Therapist.

  • Online playgroups (for regional/rural/remote families and those who cannot attend a face-to-face group).

  • Online and face-to-face school holiday sessions for children 0-8 years providing peer support and access to creative arts.

  • Facilitation of transitions to other educational settings to support school readiness.

  • Holistic family support including information and advice about other disability support services that we have established partnerships with.

*Playgroups will run during term-times for a total of 40 weeks each year.

A mother and her child attend an online session of PlayConnect+ playgroup.

Online Sessions for 2026!

Join in with PlayConnect+ playgroups online from anywhere across Australia.  There are sessions being delivered by Playgroup Northern Territory, Playgroup NSW and Playgroup Vic. It doesn't matter what state or territory you live in, you're welcome to attend a session that suits you.

Thursday 11am to 12 noon AEST (facilitated by Playgroup NSW). Register to attend here. 

Friday 11:30am to 12 noon (run by Playgroup VIC, check your local time zone). Express your interest here

Playgroup Northern Territory will update online sessions on their facebook page here. 

Please note: These sessions are open to anyone, but please check registration and time zone information. 

PlayConnect+ Sessions in Queensland

PLAYGROUP

DAY & TIME

VENUE

CONTACT

Cairns
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Friday 
9.30am - 11.30am

Brinsmead Community Centre

85 Loridan Dr,

Brinsmead QLD 4870

Kristie Girdler
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Ipswich
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Friday 
9.30am - 11.30am

 

Play Matters Australia
Ipswich Hub
Shop 12, 59 Brisbane Road,
Redbank,
QLD 4301

Kyna Hetherington
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

Rockhampton
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Friday 
9.00am - 11.00am

Play Matters Australia Rockhampton Hub
Shop 1, 405 Yaamba Road,
Park Avenue
QLD 4701

Kim Rice
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

Sunnybank
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Wednesday
9.30am - 11.30am

Sunnybank Special School,
73 Everest Street,
Sunnybank,
Qld 4109

Nicole Walker
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

Townsville
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Friday
9.00am - 11.00am

Play Matters Australia

Townsville Hub,
5/56 Charles Street,
Aitkenvale,
Qld 4814

Catelin Fraser
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Redlands
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Thursday
9.00am - 11.00am

Scenic Shores State School
350 - 372 Serpentine Creek Rd,
Redland Bay,
QLD 4165

Gerry O'Neill
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Yarrabilba
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Thursday
09.30am - 11.30am

Yarrabilba Family and Community Place,
3 Darnell Street,
Yarrabilba,
QLD 4207

Belinda Armstrong
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 


Sing&Grow+/PlayConnect+ Music Groups in Queensland

PLAYGROUP

DAY & TIME

VENUE

CONTACT

Sing&Grow by PC+
Leichhardt

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Wednesday
11.30am – 12.30pm

Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre,

1 - 17 Denman Street,
Leichhardt,

QLD 4305

Lou MacLachlan

singandgrow@playmatters.org.au

 

Sing&Grow by PC+
Stafford Heights
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Friday
11:00am to 12 noon
(Weekly)

Stafford Heights State School ECDP,
95 Redwood Street
Stafford Heights, QLD 4053

Emily McDonald
singandgrow@playmatters.org.au

Sing&Grow by PC+
Cairns

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Wednesday
Time TBC

Benevolent Society

Gordonvale Early Years Learning Centre

33 Sheppards St,

Gordonvale QLD 4870

Jaye Odgers

singandgrow@playmatters.org.au

 

Sing, Play and Connect+

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Tuesday
9.30am – 11.30am

Play Matters Australia
Ipswich Hub

Shop 12,

59 Brisbane Road,

Redbank
Qld 4301

Kyna Hetherington
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

 

 

 

“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning”

Diane Ackerman

JOSEPHBYFORD-101061-2919

 

More Information

For more information about PlayConnect+ please visit the national website or contact the team at Play Matters Australia inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au or 1800 00 7529