Playgroup Tasmania acknowledges that we live, work and play on Aboriginal land, land of the palawa/pakana 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.
Playgroups and programs
Learn about the different playgroup and program types
There are many different types of playgroups and programs available in Tasmanian communities.
Read more about them below.
Community Playgroups
Community Playgroups meet once or twice a week for up to two hours in venues such as community centres, halls and parks. They are delivered by parents/carers with Playgroup Tasmania’s support, resources through visits, phone calls and online communication.
Organisational Playgroups
Organisations such as not-for-profit community groups, child care agencies, Family Day Care Schemes and Churches that run their own playgroups and already hold insurance coverage, may affiliate with Playgroup Tasmania and hold an Organisational Membership.
Play and Learn Supported (PALS) playgroups
PALS is a national program that aims to create connections between people with disability and the communities they live in by bringing together mixed ability groups.
PlayBaby
Play Baby is a safe, warm and welcoming environment for expecting parents and those with a baby under a year old. They’re a place to find friendship, connection and understanding during the early months of being a parent.
PlayTogether programs
PlayTogether trained playgroup leaders support the empowering of abilities, foster acceptance and raise awareness in ways that promote inclusivity and connection.
"My son is now a social butterfly and loves the company of others. I attribute that to attending playgroup each week from a young age until my return to work at 12 months."