Welcome to Giru Play Stars Playgroup

Giru Play Stars is an early years play-based program intended for non-school children aged 0 to 5 years old. Founded on the strengths-based playgroup model where parents stay, play and learn with their child, Giru Play Stars is a place for children and their families to practise learning skills in a nurturing, safe space within the Giru State School environment.

Contact

Contact person: Courtney Griggs

Phone: (07) 4784-3333

Email:

Next Session

9:00 am AEST
Wednesday
22 April

Where

Giru State School
45 Luxton St
Giru, QLD 4809

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Types of play
experiences

Community 
School-readiness 

Programs that build children’s social and emotional skills as they transition to formal schooling.

Group Target

Babies Toddlers Pre-prep

Upcoming Sessions

Date Day Time Cost  
22/04/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
29/04/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
6/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
13/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
20/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
27/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
3/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
10/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
17/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
24/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Types of experience

Play Experience
A regular meeting of parents and carers with their children aged birth to 5, aimed at fostering the bonds essential for child development, parental confidence, community cohesion, and a smooth transition to school. There are volunteer-led, organisation-based, specialist, and facilitated playgroups supported by Play Matters.
Play Stars
Facilitated playgroup sessions with an explicit focus on babies aged from birth to 12 months old, proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
Additional Support
Targeted support for children who present with a range of developmental delays and disabilities, including children who are suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Events
A limited time offering delivered outside of normal activities or programs. This includes pop-ups, showcases and community events.
School-readiness
Programs that build children’s social and emotional skills as they transition to formal schooling.
Professional Development
A formal learning opportunity for professionals in the early childhood, education, and allied health sectors.
Parenting Support
Programs with a more targeted focus on parent/carer support including, but not limited to, peer support and capacity building.
Sing&Grow
Evidence-based music therapy intervention for children and families, delivered by Registered Music Therapists.
Intergenerational
Groups where the young and the young at heart come together to build relationships through play. These sessions take place in an aged care facility, or in a community setting, such as a grandparent's playgroup.
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