Welcome to Generations at Play

Come along for a fun, friendly and relaxed morning together. At Generations at Play you'll find a dedicated team of senior volunteers who will treat you and your children like family. Our volunteers share our goal of building the village; creating an environment where parents are supported, children can grow, and seniors can invest into the generations that follow them. Whether you're a parent in need of some extra hands, a grandparent caring for grandchildren, or simply looking for an activity your child will love, Generations at Play is the perfect place for you.

Contact

Contact person: Melissa Oriel

Phone: 0434 354 621

Email:

Next Session

9:30 am AEST
Friday
1 May

Where

Beenleigh Family Centre
3 Elizabeth Street
Beenleigh, QLD 4207

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Types of play
experiences

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.

Parenting Support 

Programs with a more targeted focus on parent/carer support including, but not limited to, peer support and capacity building.

Group Target

Upcoming Sessions

Date Day Time Cost  
1/05/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
8/05/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
14/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
15/05/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
21/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
22/05/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
28/05/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
29/05/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
4/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
5/06/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
11/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
12/06/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
18/06/2026 Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
19/06/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
24/07/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
31/07/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
7/08/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
14/08/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
21/08/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
28/08/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
4/09/2026 Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am
11/09/2026 Friday 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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