Explorers Play in the Park | Playgroup
Monday 12 January @ 9:30 am – Monday 21 December @ 11:00 am AEDT
RSVP – One ticket per family
Free Playgroup — We collect this information to ensure our playgroups are welcoming and inclusive for all families, while we meet our funding requirements. No identifiable information you provide in this registration will be shared outside of the organisation
Join us at Jarvie Park to connect with other parents and our supportive team while your children play, learn and socialise with their peers.
Playgroups are an excellent way for children to discover new skills and interact with others. They also provide opportunities for you to meet the Plumtree team and other families in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
During this playgroup, you and your child will:
- Connect with other families to share ideas and information, including the benefits of play and early learning for children’s development
- Experience group time with songs, books and other fun activities
- Encourage your child’s movement, play and communication development and access tailored guidance from experienced professionals
- Chat with our team about your child’s development
- Explore and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Jarvie Park
- Have fun in a friendly, encouraging and welcoming space!
Who is this playgroup for
This playgroup is for families with babies and young children up to 3 years old, including those seeking specialist developmental support from our team.
Grandparents and siblings are welcome to join too. We value diversity and warmly welcome all families.
Where
Jarvie Park – Marrickville
Between Plumtree and the playground
How to find us
When
Weekly sessions, 1.5 hours each.
Mondays, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, running throughout the year.
Starting from Monday 12 January to Monday 21 December 2026.
Playgroup will not run on public holidays.
Weather considerations
The playgroup will be cancelled on rainy days, during severe weather conditions like excessive heat, or due to other unforeseen circumstances. Registered families will receive email updates.
For the latest information, visit our Facebook page or call us at 02 9572 8840.
Dogs and playgroup safety
To help everyone feel safe and comfortable, please keep dogs on a leash and at least 10 metres away from the Explorers Play playgroup area, as required by the NSW Companion Animals Act and Inner West Council regulations. Accredited assistance dogs are always welcome.
Cost
Free
Flyer
Additional info
Waitlist
If this program is full, you’re welcome to join our waitlist. We’ll contact you when a place becomes available.
Contact details
For more information, please feel free to contact Mana, Parent Learning Manager, at mana@plumtree.org.au
Funding
Funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program and supported by the Inner West Council.
Playgroup stories: Past and present
At Plumtree, playgroups are for more than play. Families can find connection, confidence and support. These stories show the lasting benefits of joining a supported playgroup. Together, these stories show the lasting impact of being part of a supported playgroup.
Families currently attending Plumtree playgroups share what joining in means for them and their little ones—friendship, community, and a place where children can thrive.
Colin, co-author of Milly’s Mind, looks back on how a supportive playgroup helped his family become stronger and more empowered.
Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for 40 years, we work alongside children and families in the early years to build confidence, capability and inclusion. Plumtree provides therapy and specialist support for children from birth to 8 years in everyday settings — at home, in the community, online or at our Marrickville centre.
We also offer free playgroups, workshops and programs for all families, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together.
Our work is co-designed with families, including programs like Now & Next and Pictability, and we partner with organisations and government to build more inclusive communities.
