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.

Applications now open for Children's Week 2025 small grants program

Friday 09 May, 2025

Ten (10) grants of $1,000 each are available to organisations to support Children’s Week 2025 events, activities, or projects.

Children’s Week 2025 runs from Saturday, 18 to Sunday, 26 October. This year's theme is

"Everyone should know about Children's Rights!"(from UNCRC, Article 42)

Children’s Week aims to be inclusive of and accessible to Tasmanians from all communities, and to be celebrated in all regions of Tasmania.

Please note that consideration will only be given to applications for the full amount of $1000 in funding.

Organisations are encouraged to work in partnership with other groups to plan their Children’s Week event, activity or project. Organisations may submit more than one application but will need to rank these in order of priority.

Applications for grants close at 2pm (AEST) Monday 2 June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Apply now at this link > https://communitiestas.smartygrants.com.au/CW25

Please don't hesitate to contact us at admin@playgrouptas.org.au or on 1300 035 350, if you have any questions about the Children's Week 2025 small grants program.

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Playgroup support now available online

Playgroup leaders can now access easy-to-use resources and training online at the Playgroup Tasmania Resource Hub.

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Tasmania's B4 Early Years Coalition

B4 works to bring businesses, government and community together to give all Tasmanian children the best start in life.

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

“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.”