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Playgroup & Children's Development
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A government-supported, plain-language overview of parenting groups and playgroups, including a summary of the benefits for children and parents.
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For Everyone
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Playgroup & Children's Development
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A comprehensive playgroup facilitator guide, created by the South Australian Department of Education.
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Playgroup & Children's Development
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A playgroup overview written for parents, covering what playgroups offer children developmentally and practice guidance on finding and choosing a playgroup.
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For Professionals
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Playgroup & Children's Development
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A practice guide synthesising research evidence on playgroup participation and outcomes.
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For Professionals
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Playgroup & Parent Wellbeing
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A web resource examining how supported playgroups reduce social isolation, build parental confidence, and foster wellbeing through friendship networks, peer support and emotional support from facilitators.
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Playgroup & Parent Wellbeing
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A government-backed overview of how playgroups and parenting groups support parent wellbeing, covering topics such as social isolation, building community connections with peers and the wellbeing benefits of connecting with other parents at a similar life stage.
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Playgroup & Parent Wellbeing
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Playgroup Victoria’s introduction to playgroups for families, including the many parent wellbeing benefits.
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For Playgroup Organisers
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Where to Begin
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Playgroup NSW's comprehensive step-by-step guide to starting a community playgroup, which covers topics including forming a committee, setting up a bank account and sourcing toys.
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Where to Begin
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A guide to starting a community playgroup in Victoria, which covers the key steps, what support is available and the benefits of registering with Playgroup Victoria.
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A short guide to starting a playgroup in South Australia, including first steps, benefits and information on how to seek help from Playgroup SA.
