Welcome to Japanese Playgroup Nakayoshi

We have a fun Japanese Playgroup for kids aged 0-5 and parents who speak Japanese every Thursday (9:30-11:30 on school days). The kids get to learn Japanese through crafts, story time, songs, and special events. It's also a great chance for parents to meet and chat with each other! /プレイグループ「なかよし」では、日本語を使って日本の行事に合わせたクラフトや、本の読み聞かせ、歌やダンスなどを通して、子どもたちが楽しく日本を学べる場所になっています。また、ママパパ同士が交流できる大切な場でもあり、毎回みんなで楽しい時間を過ごしています☺見学は無料ですので、ぜひお気軽にお問合せください。

Contact

Contact person: Elaina and Hanako

Phone:

Next Session

9:30 am AEST
Thursday
23 April

Where

Pinelands Lions Hall
21 Nathan Road
Runcorn, QLD 4113

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Types of play
experiences

Group Target

Upcoming Sessions

Date Day Time Cost  
23/04/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
30/04/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
7/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
14/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
21/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
28/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
4/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
11/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
18/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
25/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
16/07/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
23/07/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
30/07/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
6/08/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
13/08/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
20/08/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
27/08/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
3/09/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
10/09/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
17/09/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
8/10/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
15/10/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
22/10/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
29/10/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
5/11/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
12/11/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
19/11/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
26/11/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
3/12/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
10/12/2026 Thursday 9:30 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.
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