BCP_5296

PlayConnect+

Play Matters > Inclusion Support > PlayConnect+

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.

Online Baby Playgroups (9)

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.

PlayConnect+ Sessions in Queensland

PLAYGROUP

DAY & TIME

VENUE

CONTACT

Cairns
View

Friday 
9.30am - 11.30am

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

Kristie Girdler
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Coomera
View

 

Thursday
9.30am - 11.30am

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

Jill Cook
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

 

Ipswich
View


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
View

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
View

Wednesday
9.30am - 11.30am

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

Nicole Walker
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

 

Townsville
View

Tuesday
9.00am - 11.00am

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

Charmaine Gorman
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Redlands
View

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
View

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

View

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
View

Thursday
9.30am - 10.30am
(Fortnightly)

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

Emily McDonald
inclusionsupport@playmatters.org.au

Sing&Grow by PC+
Mitchelton

View

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+
Cairns

View

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

View

 

 

 

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
View

Monday
9.30am - 10.30am

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

Jessica Smith
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