Playgroup Tasmania acknowledges that we live, work and play on Aboriginal land, land of the palawa people of lutruwita (Tasmania). We pay our respects to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, to elders past and present and to all those who continue caring for country, sharing stories and upholding rights.

Playgroup partnership with ABC TV’s heart-warming series, Old People’s Home for 4-year-olds

Wednesday 22 June, 2022

“While Grandparents add to children’s lives, children add to their grandparents lives too. Many older people say that keeping up with their grandchildren keeps them young.”
- Playgroup Parent

In partnership with Playgroup Australia and the ABC, we are delighted to take part in season 2 of the hit documentary series Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.

The show aims to raise awareness of the benefits of play for all ages.

The delightfully inspiring season two, follows a group of older adults living alone who join a group of lively 4-year-olds in an intergenerational play school where they find learning, connection and friendship.

ACOTP playgroup child hand in air

Everyone counts at playgroup!

Join in the Australia wide census between 2-8 September.

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Annual Report 2023

This year saw the culmination of many aspects of Playgroup Tasmania’s strategic projects including expansion of our high impact playgroup development focus.

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Volunteers wanted for Baby Village playgroups

We need volunteers to help establish Baby Village playgroups around our state.

This great new way to play focuses on babies and/or children who aren't yet moving around independently.