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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/
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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:Music Together | Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Create wonderful opportunities for communication and interaction through fun musical activities. \n\n\n\nChildren develop important social skills like turn-taking and sharing as they engage in group play and follow an enjoyable routine. \n\n\n\nThis playgroup offers a relaxed\, fun-filled environment where children’s development is supported through music. The sessions include singing\, playing percussion instruments\, dancing\, and storytelling—all with a strong focus on interaction and communication. \n\n\n\nStarting in a new group can sometimes be challenging. If your child finds it hard at first to be part of the group\, we encourage you to keep attending to give them the chance to settle in. \n\n\n\nTo get the best learning experience from this program\, we encourage parental involvement and interaction during each session. \n\n\n\n\n\nBenefits of Music Together: \n\n\n\n\nOpportunities to connect with other families and share ideas and information\, including the value of play and early childhood education.\n\n\n\nMusical play gives children opportunities to communicate both verbally and non-verbally while exploring and being creative through instruments\, dancing\, and singing.\n\n\n\nChildren will experience following simple instructions in a relaxed\, play-based setting.\n\n\n\nThe sessions follow a set routine each week\, helping children feel familiar and confident with what to expect.\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\nMusic Together is a program for children aged 3 to 5\, including children with disability\, developmental delay\, neurodivergence\, or families who have concerns about their child’s development. We also warmly welcome all children in this age group and are committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can join in and feel comfortable. \n\n\n\nParents\, grandparents\, and siblings are also encouraged to join in and participate! We celebrate diversity and invite families from all backgrounds to be part of our community. \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 online sessions; 45 minutes each;From Wednesday\, 29 April to Wednesday 17 June 2026\, 10am to 10.45am AEST/NSW.We understand that things come up unexpectedly\, but we kindly ask families to commit to the term or let us know if plans change. This way\, we can offer the opportunity to other families waiting to join. \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\nThe program will be held face-to-face at our Marrickville centre:Plumtree Children’s ServicesYabsley Avenue\, Jarvie ParkMarrickville\, 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\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\nYou and your child will be supported in play and exploration by Amanda\, Plumtree’s Music Educator and Daniel\, Early Childhood Teacher and Behavioural Analyst.  \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\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\nIf this playgroup is at full capacity\, you can Express your interest in future dates. A staff member will contact you when a spot becomes available\, and you’ll have the chance to register if you’re still interested. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather \n\n\n\n\n\nThis playgroup is held indoors\, so it will go ahead regardless of the weather. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information or questions\, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding \n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree’s calendar is funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Amanda & Daniel facilitating an online storytelling group \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\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/music-together_t226/
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