
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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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 prioritizing First Nations children and families.
- Face-to-face, two-hour music groups facilitated by a tertiary qualified 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.
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Online Sessions for 2025!
Join in with PlayConnect+ playgroups online from anywhere across Australia. There are four weekly sessions being delivered across Australia during the school term as well as extra sessions during school holidays. It doesn't matter what state or territory you live in, you're welcome to attend any sessions.
Sessions Times
Tuesday 9am (NT) - Delivered by Playgroup Northern Territory.
Tuesday 1.30pm (NSW) - Delivered by Playgroup New South Wales.
Wednesday 10am (NSW) - Delivered by Playgroup New South Wales.
Friday 11.30am (VIC) - Delivered by Playgroup Victoria
Please note: The schedule is according to the time zone of the delivery location; however, you can look up what time this is for your time zone here.
PLAYGROUP |
DAY & TIME |
VENUE |
CONTACT |
Cairns |
Friday 9.30am - 11.30am |
Play Matters Australia |
Kristie Girdler |
Coomera
|
Thursday |
Play Matters Australia |
Jill Cook
|
Ipswich |
Friday
|
Play Matters Australia |
Kyna Hetherington
|
Rockhampton |
Friday |
Play Matters Australia Rockhampton Hub |
Kim Rice
|
Sunnybank |
Wednesday |
Sunnybank Special School, |
Nicole Walker
|
Townsville |
Tuesday |
Townsville Hub, |
Charmaine Gorman |
Redlands |
Thursday |
Scenic Shores State School |
Gerry O'Neill |
Yarrabilba |
Thursday |
Yarrabilba Family and Community Place, |
Belinda Armstrong |
Sing&Grow+/PlayConnect+ Music Groups in Queensland
PLAYGROUP |
DAY & TIME |
VENUE |
CONTACT |
Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Wednesday |
Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre, 1 - 17 Denman Street, QLD 4305 |
Lou MacLachlan inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au
|
Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Thursday |
Stafford Heights State School ECDP, |
Emily McDonald |
Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Friday 10.00am - 11.00am (Fortnightly) |
Mitchelton Special School ECDP, 27 Kedron Avenue Mitchelton, QLD 4053 |
Emily McDonald inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au |
Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Wednesday |
Play Matters Australia |
Jaye Odgers inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au
|
PlayConnect+ Music Group - Ipswich
|
Tuesday |
Play Matters Australia Shop 12, 59 Brisbane Road, Redbank |
Kyna Hetherington
|
PlayConnect+ Music Group - Sunshine Coast |
Monday |
Play Matters Australia |
Jessica Smith
|
“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning”
Diane Ackerman
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