Whitehorse City Council receives State Government funding to operate FREE Supported Playgroup sessions for babies and children, aged 0-5 years.

Sessions are planned and delivered by a trained facilitator who utilises Smalltalk practices and principles aimed to increase parents’ confidence to do the things we know can have a positive impact on their child’s learning i.e. the way they talk, listen, and play with their children, read together and how they engage them in fun and stimulating activities. Smalltalk also includes ideas on how parents can look after themselves and helps build links with their community and local services.

The Smalltalk program can also offer in-home sessions for eligible families who may benefit from extra ideas and support.

Supported Playgroup sessions are inclusive and friendly where all family’s backgrounds, experiences, and cultural identities are valued. The playgroups run weekly throughout school terms, with a choice of times and locations. 

Eligibility

To enrol in a supported playgroup, families must have someone in the household with a health care card or equivalent or speak to their MCH nurse about a referral. 

Contact

For further information email: supportedplaygroup@whitehorse.vic.gov.au