Start a Playgroup

Why start a playgroup?

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  You would like to transition a mother’s group or new parent’s group to a playgroup

If your local mother’s or new parent’s group is interested in continuing to meet as your children get older, forming a playgroup is a great option.

Often parents will find it difficult to continue to meet at cafes or in similar environments once children are older and more active. Playgroup provides a dedicated space for children to play, allowing parents to continue to connect.

• There is no local playgroup

If you don’t have a playgroup close to home, why not consider starting one? Not only is this more convenient for local parents, it also helps bring communities together.

• You would like to focus on a language, culture or particular interest

Playgroup NSW provides a range of special interest playgroups including culturally specific playgroups, grandparent’s playgroups, LGBTI playgroups and disability-focused playgroups. If you’re looking for a playgroup with a special interest or focus, we can help you start one.

Interested in starting a playgroup? Playgroup NSW can help you get started.

There are 10 steps involved in starting a playgroup:

1. Find interested families
2. Identify the playgroup’s purpose
3. Select a day of the week and time
4. Choose an appropriate location
5. Identify play activities
6. Select toys and equipment
7. Establish policies and guidelines
8. Join Playgroup NSW
9. Identify costs
10. Get started!

To read more about each of these steps, read our guide on How to Start a Playgroup.

Playgroup NSW are here to help you at all stages of the process

Playgroup NSW offers a membership package with insurance coverage designed specifically for playgroups.

Contact us if you:

• Want to start a playgroup
• Want to affiliate an existing playgroup with Playgroup NSW
• Already run a playgroup that has adequate insurance coverage and would like to access some of the services provided by Playgroup NSW