Starting Your Own Playgroup

City of Ballarat employs a Playgroup Co-ordinator (job-share). Their role is to:

• assist residents to locate a local playgroup
• assist parents to set up their own playgroups
• support and strengthen existing supported playgroups
• develop a playgroup network and professional development opportunities for interested persons

Stepping Stones Playgroup - for New Migrant Families

Council operates a supported playgroup for 'Culturally and Linguistically Diverse' (CALD) residents newly arrived to Ballarat, to socialise with other migrant families and to enjoy playing with their pre-school aged children.

The families will be supported by a group facilitator through provision of information about local services, child development knowledge, age appropriate activities, and the opportunity to make new friends.

The playgroup meets on Thursdays (during school terms) between 1.00pm and 3.00pm at the Eureka Family Resource Centre, 507 Humffray Street South, Ballarat.

Contact Details

For further information contact Meghan Appleton or Michelle Kirkpatrick by phone on 03 5320 5682 or email ballaratplaygroups@ballarat.vic.gov.au.

Related Content

City of Ballarat - Directory
Multicultural