Community playgroups

Community playgroups are set up and run by parents and carers and take place in council buildings, schools and other local venues.

Playgroups offer opportunities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to develop and practice new skills, make new friends, gain self-confidence and develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually.

Parents and carers also make new friends, get out of the house, spend time with their children and create connections within the community.

Register your interest in a Community Playgroup

Community playgroups locations:

Aintree

Mytime  

Mytime is a free peer-support group for parents and carers of children with a disability, chronic health condition, or other additional needs including developmental delay.  Relax and unwind with others who understand whilst a Play Leader is present,  pre-school aged children welcome. Guest speakers and activities to support you in your caring journey. Welcoming atmosphere with morning tea provided.  Places strictly limited, for further information and to secure a spot please contact Ruby.

1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree
Monday: 9.30am - 11.30am
Contact: Ruby Geermans 
Phone: 0402 798 199 
Email: ruby.g.@myitmevic.com.au

Woodlea Wombats Playgroup 

Come along and join us at playgroup for a fun filled morning of play.  All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome. 

1 Timbertop Parade, Aintree
Wednesday: 9.30am - 11.00am (during school terms) 
Contact: Lauren
Email: woodleawombatsplay@gmail.com 

Burnside

Burnside Busy Kids Playgroup

Come along and join us for a fun filled morning of play. All families with children aged 0-5 years are welcome. 

Burnside Children's & Community Centre, 23 Lexington Drive, Burnside
Monday: 10am - 11.30am (during school terms) 
Contact: Rochelle  
Email: burnsidebusykids@gmail.com 

YMCA Kororoit Creek Playgroup

5 Millport Drive, Burnside Heights
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm (during school terms)
Contact: Lia Ph: 8358 0700
Email: lia.costanzo@ymca.org.au 

Multiple Birth Playgroup

For families of twins, triplets and higher multiples of all ages. Families must be a member of any local multiple birth club prior to attendance - email memberships@nwmbc.org.au

Burnside Children's & Community Centre, 23 Lexington Drive, Burnside
Friday: 10am - 12pm (during school terms)
Contact: Temali  
Email: playgroups@nwmbc.org.au

Caroline Springs

Creekside K-9 College Playgroup

Creekside College, The Crossing, Caroline Springs
Monday and Wednesday: 9.00am - 11.00am
Contact: Carmen Ph: 8363 6420
Email: creekside.k9@edumail.vic.gov.au for more information including eligibility requirements. 

Diggers Rest

Bloomdale Playgroup

Come along and join us at  playgroup to connect and meet other families in your local area. 

Diggers Rest Sports & Community Pavilion, Cnr Plumpton Road & Houdini Drive, Diggers Rest.  Car Parking access via Eucalyptus Road or Plumpton Road via Diggers Rest Pre-School.
Monday: 10.30am - 12.30pm (School term only)
Contact: Laura  Email: bloomdaleplaygroup@gmail.com 

Hillside

Tiny Treasures Playgroup 

Hillside Community Centre, Recreation Reserve, Royal Crescent, Hillside
Starting in Term 2 - Tuesday: 10.00am – 12.00pm (school term only)
Email: tinytreasuresplaygroup.info@gmail.com

Blocks and Tots Playgroup 

Hillside Community Centre, Recreation Reserve, Royal Crescent, Hillside
Thursday: 10.00am – 12.00pm (school term only)
Email: blocksandtotsfraserrise@gmail.com 

Melton

Melton Enjoy Playgroup

Come along and join us for a fun morning at playgroup.  All families are welcome, children 0-5 years of age, Mum's, Dad's Grandparents and Carer's.  Free Entry, Free coffee/tea and Free Arts and Crafts.

11 Navigation Drive, Melton 
Starting Thursday 27 February: 10.00am - 11.30am

Email: melbournegreaterwestplaygroup@gmail.com 
Facebook: Melton Enjoy Playgroup 

Communities of Burma Playgroup

Supported by Micare and Wyndham Community and Education Services
Gather with other Burmese families and enjoy a fun environment to play with your children, meet other mums and learn about health, wellbeing and culture. All sessions are free!
Melton Central Community Centre, 239 Station Road, Melton
Friday: 12.30pm -2.30pm (school term only)
Contact: Lian Ph: 0491 693 861 Email: lian.tu@micare.com.au 

Grace Community Playgroup (previously Melton Uniting Church), 0-5 years - allergy friendly

Grace Community Church (previously Melton Uniting Church), 15 Yuille Street, Melton
Thursday and Friday: 10.00am - 11.30am
Ph: 9746 0488
Facebook: Uniting Church Playgroup Melton  

Melton South

Sing & Grow Music Group

A free music therapy class for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families with children aged 0-5 years of age who live in Melton.
Facilitated in partnership with MacKillop Family Services and Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency (VACCA).
The group runs on Monday mornings during the school term.
To find out more and register a spot in the group, please call or text:
Contact: Bree Large 0400 419 933 or Tori Debrincat 0439 297 044 

VACCA Koorie Kids Playgroup

Gather with other Koorie families, make new friends, participate in arts, crafts, dance and learn about health, wellbeing and culture. We provide a healthy lunch and it’s all free!

Botanica Springs Children's & Community Centre
249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield 
Wednesday: 12.00pm - 2.00pm (school term only)
Ph: 9742 8300  
Email: tial@vacca.org for more information including eligibility requirements. 

Mums & Bubs Meet Up Playgroup

Join us for a brand new exclusive playgroup for children 0-5 years of age to support mums with child development and parenting challenges in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Salvation Army
38 Station Road, Melton
Fortnightly- starting Tuesday 18 February, 2025 from 9.30am-11.30am
Contact: Jules Ph: 0456 824 447 or register your interest online.  

Botanica Springs Playgroup

Join us at playgroup to have fun, meet and connect with other local families in your local area.  All families welcome!

Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield, Melton South

Currently taking a wait list for new families as playgroup has reached capacity.
Contact: Stacey Email: botanicaspringsplaygroup1@gmail.com 
  

VICSEG Punjabi Playgroup for families of Punjabi culture

Enjoy fun activities playing with your children, connect with local services, meet with other parents for support, share information, and discuss issues of interest in a child-friendly environment.  All welcome.

Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield,  Melton
Thursday: 9.30am - 11.30am
Contact: Karamdeep Kaur Pangli - Program Facilitator Ph: 0466 513 015 
Email: kpangli@vicsegnewfutures.org.au
Visit: VICSEG New Futures for more information including eligibility requirements 

Melton Dads Playgroup (Age for children: 0 – 6 year olds)

Playgroups are a great, fun way to meet with other families in your local community.
A Chance for male care givers (dads) to spend quality time with their child in a friendly and supportive environment and connect with other dads? 
If you’re interested in joining please find the details below. All families welcome.

Salvation Army
38 Station Road, Melton South
Fortnightly - starting Saturday 22 February, 2025 from 10.00am – 11.30am
Contact: Greg Ph: 0409 608 551
Email: greg.bracey@salvationarmy.org.au or register your interest online

Melton West

PlayConnect Playgroup

PlayConnect is a free, safe and supported playgroup for children aged 0 - 5 years with Autism, developmental delays or behavioural concerns and their families.

West Melton Children’s and Community Centre, 2 West Melton Drive, Melton West
Tuesday: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Facilitator: Lynne Ph: 0481 816 347
Email:lbaker@playgroup.org.au 

Melton West Primary (MWP) Playgroup

2-16 Rathdowne Circuit, Melton West
Melton West primary School
Tuesday: 8.50am - 11.00am
Wednesday: 8.50am - 12.00pm
Contact: Maria Ph: 9743 5818
Email: maria.robinson@education.vic.gov.au

Multicultural Playgroup for migrant families and refugee families

Enjoy fun activities playing with your children, connect with local services, meet with other parents for support, share information, and discuss issues of interest in a child-friendly environment.  All welcome.
Arnolds Creek Children's and Community Centre, Claret Ash Boulevard, Melton West
Tuesday: 9.30am - 11.30am
Contact: Karen Diacono - Program Coordinator Ph: 8754 0512 
Email: kdiacono@vicsegnewfutures.org.au
Visit: VICSEG New Futures for more information including eligibility requirements.

Rising Hope Pan-Africa Playgroup

Provides an opportunity for African parents and their children to play and learn in a happy and relaxing environment. 
Location and time to be confirmed.  If you would like to register your interest contact Anna or Josephine. 
Contact:  Anna Ph: 0422 589 511 or Josephine Ph: 0487 910 401

Pinarc Playgroup

Starting early February, Pinarc is offering a free playgroup for children aged birth to 4 years (4-year-old kindergarten age)  This playgroup is on offer for children who have a physical disability or have physical development challenges impacting on their ability to engage with regular playgroup activities.  All families are welcome to join the fun, even if you do not access other Pinarc Disability Support services.

West Melton Children's and Community Centre, 2 West Melton Drive, Melton West
Thursday: 9.30am - 11am (School term only)
Facilitators: Georgia and Louisa Ph: 1800 746 272

Arnolds Creek Grandparents Playgroup

Arnolds Creek Children's and Community Centre, Claret Ash Blvd, Harkness
Friday: 9.30am - 11.00am
Contact: Tess
Email: tess_29@bigpond.com