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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

PMA SYDNEY PHOTOSHOOT (5)

 

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 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.

PlayConnect+

PLAYGROUP

DAY & TIME

VENUE

CONTACT

Cairns
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Friday 
9.30am - 11.30am

Play Matters Australia
Cairns Hub
240A Spence Street,
Bungalow,
QLD 4870

Kristie Girdler
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Coomera
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Thursday
9.30am - 11.30am

Play Matters Australia
Gold Coast Hub,
Upper Coomera Centre,
90 Reserve Road,
Upper Coomera,
QLD 4209

Jaclyn Window
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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Thursday
12.30pm - 2.30pm

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

Charmaine Gorman
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

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

inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

Sing&Grow by PC+
Stafford Heights
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Friday
9.30am - 10.30am

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

Lorna Berry
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Sing&Grow by PC+
Cairns

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Wednesday
9.30am – 10.45am

Play Matters Australia
Cairns Hub,
240A Spence Street,
Bungalow,
QLD 4870

Jaye Odgers

inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

PlayConnect+ Music Group - Ipswich

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Tuesday
10.00am – 11.00am

Play Matters Australia
Ipswich Hub

Shop 12,

59 Brisbane Road,

Redbank
Qld 4301

Kyna Hetherington
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

PlayConnect+ Music Group - Sunshine Coast
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Monday
9.30am - 10.30am

Play Matters Australia
Sunshine Coast Hub,
1 Mons School Road,
Mons
Qld 4556

Chloe Kelly
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