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
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.
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.
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PLAYGROUP |
DAY & TIME |
VENUE |
CONTACT |
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Cairns |
Friday 9.30am - 11.30am |
Brinsmead Community Centre |
Kristie Girdler |
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Ipswich |
Friday
|
Play Matters Australia |
Kyna Hetherington
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Rockhampton |
Friday |
Play Matters Australia Rockhampton Hub |
Kim Rice
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Sunnybank |
Wednesday |
Sunnybank Special School, |
Nicole Walker
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Townsville |
Friday |
Play Matters Australia Townsville Hub, |
Catelin Fraser |
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Redlands |
Thursday |
Scenic Shores State School |
Gerry O'Neill |
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Yarrabilba |
Thursday |
Yarrabilba Family and Community Place, |
Belinda Armstrong |
Sing&Grow+/PlayConnect+ Music Groups in Queensland
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PLAYGROUP |
DAY & TIME |
VENUE |
CONTACT |
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Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Wednesday |
Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre, 1 - 17 Denman Street, QLD 4305 |
Lou MacLachlan singandgrow@playmatters.org.au
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Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Friday |
Stafford Heights State School ECDP, |
Emily McDonald |
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Sing&Grow by PC+ |
Wednesday |
Benevolent Society Gordonvale Early Years Learning Centre 33 Sheppards St, Gordonvale QLD 4870 |
Jaye Odgers singandgrow@playmatters.org.au
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Sing, Play and Connect+
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Tuesday |
Play Matters Australia Shop 12, 59 Brisbane Road, Redbank |
Kyna Hetherington
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“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

