Event - Imaginative Play - Greater Brisbane

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Imaginative Play Matters: Event Update! Come along in your favourite dress-up costume for a morning of Imaginative Play! Designed for children aged 0 to 5 years and their families, this action-packed morning will be filled with hands-on play experiences, creativity, discovery and connection. Families can explore a wide range of imaginative play activities, meet local community organisations and enjoy opportunities to learn, connect and have fun through play. Plus, every participating family will receive a FREE Play Pack filled with resources and play-inspired goodies to continue the fun and learning at home. Food will be available to purchase from the Rotary Club. Families with food allergies or specific dietary requirements may prefer to bring their own snacks. Event Map & Stallholders: Our event map and stallholder list are now available! Check out the map before you arrive to see what's happening and start planning your morning. Check out all the wonderful stallholders joining us below. Getting there: Entry for event attendees is via Gate 2 at Pine Rivers Showgrounds. When travelling along Gympie Road, look for Gate 2 immediately after the Lawnton Aquatic Centre, on the left-hand side. Parking is FREE for all event attendees. We can’t wait to see you for a fun-filled morning of play, imagination and connection! If you would like to discuss the event with your child, please check out the visual story all about Imaginative Play Matters event. https://files.playmatters.org.au/6VV7lAoLWGh.

Website: https://playmatters.org.au/events/imaginative-play-matters-greater-brisbane

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Contact

Contact person: Laura Rodriguez Sellars

Phone: 1800 00 7529

Email: lsellars@playmatters.org.au

Next Session

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Where

Pine Rivers Showgrounds
757 Gympie Road
Lawnton, QLD 4500

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Upcoming Sessions

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Types of experience

Playgroup

Playgroup is for everyone. A regular meeting of families with their children aged 0-5, often with set up activities and invitations to play and families to connect. There are playgroups run by community (often volunteer-led), organisations (like schools) and specialist groups too, all supported by Play Matters.

Baby

Specific playgroup for the early stages of parenting - baby playgroups (0 - 12 months of age) are for families to connect and share experiences, build friendships and community.

School readiness

School readiness involves developing key skills in the transition to formal schooling. Activities focus on empowering families to be involved in learning and building key physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills to support children entering school.

First Nations

Often run in partnership with a First Nations service or organisation, these playgroups are culturally safe spaces to connect for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's and those interested in making connections.

Cultural and Language

These playgroups celebrate diversity through play-based activities, such as stories, songs, games and everyday play experiences, while supporting children to build identity, connection and a sense of belonging, and helping families connect with their culture and community. Families with an interest in connecting with culture are welcome to attend.

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.

LGBTQIA+

A safe, supportive community for LGBTQIA+ families and prospective families to connect and play.

Developmental Delay/Disability

Safe, inclusive and welcoming play opportunities for children who may have developmental concerns and/or disabilities, from 0-8 years. No diagnosis necessary.

Online

Delivered online, supporting both parents and children, available nationally.

Special Interest

These groups create a supportive space where families can connect, share knowledge and experiences, and engage in play that reflects their unique needs and interests.

Events

Special play-based events, run outside of normal services. This includes pop-ups, showcases and community events.

Therapeutic

Evidence-based therapeutic program, facilitated by a team of Registered Music Therapists to actively support children and families to focus on strengthening family relationships, building skills in families to support their children’s development in early years and strategies to support transition to school.

MyTime

A parenting support program for families of children with a developmental concern, disability or chronic health needs. Activities are led by a peer-support facilitator who shapes the program to suit the needs of the families attending.

PlayConnect+

A supported, tailored program for children with developmental concern and/or disability. No diagnosis necessary. These groups offer weekly playgroups, group music therapy, and holiday groups. Delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Facilitator and Registered Music Therapists.