Sing & Play (Manunda Library)

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Welcome to Sing & Play (Manunda Library)

We’re excited to partner with Cairns Libraries to bring you a fun baby playgroup right after the 'Baby Rhyme Time' session at Manunda Library! Led by a Play Matters Facilitator, this hour playgroup offers a warm, fun, and inviting space for you and your little one. We understand that babies come in all ages and stages, so we’ll make sure to tailor our activities to suit everyone in the group. Join us for singing and playing that not only entertains your babies but also highlights the wonderful role of language and communication in their first year. We can't wait to see you there!

Contact

Contact person: Kristie Girdler

Phone: 0459640028

Email: kgirdler@playmatters.org.au

Next Session

10:00 am AEST
Wednesday
28 May

Where

Manunda Library
Raintrees Shopping Centre. Find us at the Woolworths end of the Raintrees Shopping Centre. We are located upstairs and have elevator and stair access. Find us to the right of the new entry just before you go inside.
Cairns , QLD 4870

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Types of play
experiences

Play Stars

Group Target

Babies

Upcoming Sessions

Date Day Time Cost

28/05/2025 Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am

4/06/2025 Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am

11/06/2025 Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am

18/06/2025 Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am

25/06/2025 Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 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.