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SUMMARY:Explorers Play in the Park | Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jarvie Park to connect with other parents and our supportive team while your children play\, learn and socialise with their peers.  \n\n\n\nPlaygroups 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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this playgroup\, you and your child will: \n\n\n\n\nConnect with other families to share ideas and information\, including the benefits of play and early learning for children’s development \n\n\n\nExperience group time with songs\, books and other fun activities \n\n\n\nEncourage your child’s movement\, play and communication development and access tailored guidance from experienced professionals\n\n\n\nChat with our team about your child’s development \n\n\n\nExplore and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Jarvie Park \n\n\n\nHave fun in a friendly\, encouraging and welcoming space! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is this playgroup for\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nJarvie Park – Marrickville  Between Plumtree and the playground  How to find us  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nWeekly 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather considerations\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDogs and playgroup safety\n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\nYou and your child will be supported in play and exploration by Isa\, early childhood specialist and Hesham\, physiotherapist.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWaitlist \n\n\n\n\n\nIf this program is full\, you’re welcome to join our waitlist. We’ll contact you when a place becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please feel free to contact Mana\, Parent Learning Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding \n\n\n\n\n\nFunded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program and supported by the Inner West Council.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlaygroup stories: Past and present \n\n\n\nAt 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilies currently attending Plumtree playgroups share what joining in means for them and their little ones—friendship\, community\, and a place where children can thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin\, co-author of Milly’s Mind\, looks back on how a supportive playgroup helped his family become stronger and more empowered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree 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. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/explorers-play-in-the-park_2026/
CATEGORIES:Playgroup
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SUMMARY:Explorers Play | Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Meet other parents and talk to our highly skilled staff while your children socialise and learn new skills \n\n\n\nConnect with other parents and talk to our highly skilled staff while your children socialize and learn new skills. \n\n\n\nPlaygroups provide an excellent environment for children to learn new skills by meeting other adults and children. They are also a great way for families to connect with Plumtree and other families in a friendly play environment where the whole family is welcome \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring Explorers Play\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nHave opportunities to connect with other families and share ideas and information\, including the value of play and early childhood education.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a range of play activities.\n\n\n\nBe introduced to group time with enticing activities\, songs\, and books.\n\n\n\nHave opportunities to develop abilities in moving\, playing\, and communicating.\n\n\n\nMeet other families and share information and ideas.\n\n\n\nChat with professionals and ask any questions about your child’s development.\n\n\n\nHave fun!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is this playgroup for\n\n\n\nThis 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 too! We value diversity and warmly welcome all families \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nWeekly sessions\, 1.5 hours each.Tuesdays\, 9:30 am to 11:00 am\, running throughout the year.Starting on Tuesday\, 13 January. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nPlumtree Children’s ServicesYabsley Avenue\, Jarvie Park\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204How to find us \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators\n\n\n\nYou and your child will be supported in play and exploration by elise and Isa\, early childhood specialists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in joining us? \n\n\n\n\n\nIf this program is full\, you’re welcome to express your interest. We’ll contact you when a place becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather \n\n\n\n\n\nThis Playgroup is held indoors\, so it will go ahead no matter the weather. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please feel free to contact Mana\, Parent Learning Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding \n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways Program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlaygroup stories: Past and present \n\n\n\nAt 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilies currently attending Plumtree playgroups share what joining in means for them and their little ones: friendship\, community\, and a place where children can thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\nColin\, co-author of Milly’s Mind\, looks back on how a supportive playgroup helped his family become stronger and more empowered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree 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. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/explorers-play_t126/
CATEGORIES:Playgroup
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SUMMARY:Supporting children's sensory needs in libraries
DESCRIPTION:The library environment can significantly influence the behaviour and social interactions of children with sensory processing needs. For example\, a child who has an oversensitive sensory system may avoid busy\, bright or noisy places. A child with an under sensitive sensory system may enjoy more movement or tactile experiences. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this interactive workshop designed to equip library staff with practical tools to support children with sensory needs. You’ll gain valuable insights into sensory processing\, explore strategies to create inclusive environments and learn how to engage meaningfully with children experiencing sensory differences. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this session you will learn \n\n\n\n\nThe characteristics of sensory seekers and sensory avoiders\n\n\n\nHow to understand responses related to sensory needs\n\n\n\nWays to create a sensory-sensitive environment\n\n\n\nStrategies to support children in transitioning and self-regulating during activities\n\n\n\n\nImportant: Please complete the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending.All our online sessions are interactive\, so we do not share recordings to protect the privacy and confidentiality of everyone attending. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for\n\n\n\nAll public library staff \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\n2 sessions; 1.5 hours each;Session 1: Tuesday\, 28 July 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Session 2: Tuesday\, 4 August 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEST/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS time. Please adjust for your own time zone if needed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nDelivered online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in Australia!Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators\n\n\n\nThis session is facilitated by Mary\, an Occupational Therapist and Kylie\, a trained peer worker who is raising a child with a disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nLog in detailsOnce you’re registered\, we’ll send you more details\, including the link to join the session\, as the event date approaches. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience.you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience.Contact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Marg\, Libraries project team leader\, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.  \n\n\n\nTrusted for 40 years\, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool\, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.  \n\n\n\nOur award-winning\, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate\, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed. 
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/sensory-support-for-library-staff-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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