Our Programs
Playgroup Queensland delivers over 20 programs across the state. These include community, specialist, supported and therapeutic programs. Click on a program below to find out more.
Community Playgroups
Community Playgroups meet weekly for one to two hours and are held in community centres, council halls, parks and the members’ homes. READ MORE…
Play Stars
Play Stars is supported by the State Government and offers free membership to families up until their child’s first birthday. READ MORE…
Accessible Playgroup Initiative
Accessible Playgroup Initiative empowers marginalised, disadvantaged and vulnerable communities to build capacity in parents and carers. READ MORE…
Sing&Grow
Sing&Grow is a therapeutic music program that supports at-risk families. READ MORE…
HIPPY
HIPPY is a two-year, early childhood school readiness program that aims to help parents become involved in their child’s learning journey. READ MORE…
MyTime
MyTime is a peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people with a disability or chronic condition. READ MORE…
Connect and Grow
Connect and Grow is a facilitated evidence-based program that uses three educational approaches. READ MORE…
PlayConnect Playgroups
PlayConnect Playgroups are for families with children aged 0-six who have needs associated with having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or developmental delays.
Intergenerational Playgroups
Intergenerational Playgroups are delivered in aged care facilities; residents and children play together.
Organisational Playgroups
Organisational Playgroups are playgroups supported and run by community organisations such as churches.
Play Steps
Play Steps is a school based playgroup program which is based on the EYLF. Facilitator training is provided by PGQ.
Playgroups in Schools
Playgroups in Schools builds relationships between families of young children under school age in which it is held.
Toy Libraries
Toy Libraries may be used by all Playgroup Queensland members.
Step into Prep
Step into Prep is an eight-week transition-to-school program for families with children who haven’t attended a kindergarten or preschool program.
Playgroups in the Park
Playgroups in the Park is a program delivered in Mt Isa.
Yarrabah and Djenghi Playgroups
The Yarrabah program mobile playgroups are delivered in the isolated Indigenous community of Yarrabah south of Cairns.
Woorabinda IAS Playgroup
The Woorabinda program delivers facilitated playgroup sessions in the Woorabinda community to prepare children for school.