Are you new in town, a new parent or just looking for some new friends for your child or yourself? Join a local playgroup in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or the Hunter. Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet up in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Here’s a list of Newcastle playgroups sorted by suburb as well as some special interest playgroups. Many are affiliated with Playgroup NSW and operate during school terms. Be sure to contact the playgroup beforehand to confirm date, time and vacancies.
If you’re involved in a playgroup that’s not on this list or have started a playgroup and are looking for new members, send us the details and we’ll add you to this list.
Adamstown
Adamstown Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Henderson Park Hall, 42 Lockyer Street
Tuesday 11am
Adamstown Playgroup meets at Henderson Park Hall. Located in Henderson Park, they are adjacent to a lovely open space with a playground. The hall provides a generous space to play inside with good storage for all our toys. They are a Baby Playgroup and would be perfect for families with babies from 0 to 2 years old. Please email playgroupathendersonpark@gmail.com
Arcadia Vale
Arcadia Vale Little Cherubs Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Arcadia Vale Public School, 31A Glade Street
Wednesday 9am
Playgroup doesn’t meet during school holidays. To organise a visit, call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882
Belmont
Belmont Christian College Playgroup
Belmont Christian College, 65 John Fisher Road
Thursday 10am – 12pm
Come and enjoy a fun, safe space where your child can play and socialise with others. Spend quality time with your child whilst connecting with other parents and caregivers. The morning is lightly structured with indoor play, story and music time, morning tea and outdoor play. Playgroup runs during school term time and is $2 per family. Adults are provided with morning tea, please bring morning tea for your child. For more information please contact Anna Gray on 0422 167 156 or the College on 4922 8300. We look forward to seeing you!
Belmont Red Robin Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre, 359 Pacific Highway
Monday 10am
For all inquiries contact 0491 112 782 or email belmontplaygroup@hotmail.com
Branxton
Branxton Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Located between Branxton Preschool and Branxton Community Hall, John Street
Monday – Thursday 9:30am
Branxton Playgroup meets Monday to Thursday from 9.30am – 11.30am through school terms. We provide a relaxed and friendly place to meet for Parents, carers with their babies and children. Everyone welcome, first two visits are free. Email playrgoupbranxton@gmail.com for more information or visit the Facebook page https://business.facebook.com/branxtonplaygroup/
Cardiff
Macquarie Care Playgroup
Macquarie Life Church, Corner of Macquarie & Wentworth Roads
Tuesday 10am
Check out the amazing child friendly facilities with a fully fenced yard, child sized toilets, safety gates and covers on all doors. There’s also have off street parking and parent facilities. The group meets every Tueday morning in school term from 10am to 12pm and costs $2 per family per week. See Facebook page for more information https://business.facebook.com/macquariecareplaygroup
Cameron Park
Cameron Park Mini Munchkins Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Cameron Park Community Centre
107 North Lakes Drive, Cameron Park
Monday 9:30am
Friday 10am
Cameron Park Mini Munchkins Playgroup offers two sessions. Mondays from 9:30am and Fridays from 10am. On both days, there is a combination of Mums, Dads and Grandparents who attend. The ages of the children who attend range from under 12 months to the year before they go to school. Cameron Park Community Centre is a great venue with a large room, lots of toys, outdoor play area for bike riding, craft and kitchen access. The room also comes with air con for the very hot days and cold days. To organise a visit, call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 so they can get you in touch with the co-ordinator. All Welcome. Playgroup does not meet during School Holidays.
Charlestown
Charlie’s Angels Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Charlestown Public School
Wednesday 9:30am
Charlies Angels Playgroup was established in 2012 and meets in the hall at Charlestown Public School. Activities include indoor playtime, craft, singing, stories, morning tea, outdoor sandpit and bikes. New families are always welcome, Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30am during school terms. Check out the website: www.charliesangelsplaygroup.weebly.com or email: charliesangels@comcen.com.au
Charlestown Tiny Tots & Co Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
The Place Charlestown Community Centre, Charlestown Square, Frederick Street
Wednesday 10am
This playgroup is for parents with babies under 12 months. Any questions please send us an email or call. Check out our Facebook Page “Tiny tots & co” for additional information.
Sparklers Playgroup
Charlestown Presbyterian Church Hall, 16 Smart Street
Thursday 9:30am
Sparklers Playgroup meets at Charlestown each Thursday morning for children 0 to 5 years of age and their mums, dads or carers.
Sparklers Playgroup offers a haven for frazzled nerves and an encouraging and accepting atmosphere for all who come. Each week we enjoy a variety of fun activities together such as painting, playdough, craft, stories, songs along with plenty of time for indoor and outdoor free play. Mums, dads and carers enjoy quality time with their children doing these fun activities with them as well as having a cuppa and a good chat with other parents and carers. Visit http://www.charlestownpresbyterianplaygroup.org.au for more information.
Cooks Hill
St John’s Playgroup
St John’s Church, 107 Dawson Street
Wednesdays from 10am-12noon
St John’s Playgroup is a relaxed and informal Newcastle Playgroup where families can play, sing, do crafts and have fun together. Our playgroup meets in the beautiful leafy grounds of St John’s Church, Cooks Hill. Cooks Hill is close the centre of Newcastle NSW. We have use of the church hall, an outside patio, and the grass lawn, which means we can welcome your family whatever the weather! We have had mums, dads, grandmothers, grandfathers and even a great-grandfather join us, so come along and feel welcome. Parents and Carers often help out by bringing along some morning tea for the adults to share or organising a craft activity. Call Ruth on 0439 627 723 for more information.
East Maitland
St Peter’s Church Playgroup
St Peter’s Church, Banks Street
Fridays from 10am – 12noon
Come and join us for our relaxed neighborhood playgroup for newborns, toddlers and pre-school aged children with parents, grandparents and carers. We meet on Friday mornings during school term time from 10am till 12noon in St. Peter’s Parish Hall, Banks Street, East Maitland. Gold coin donation.
Elermore Vale
Elermore Vale Little Angels Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Elermore Vale Community Hall, 122 Cardiff Road
Friday 9:30am
This is a very happy playgroup. Children are aged from babies to 5 years. They have a large indoor space for wet weather, kitchen facilities and lots of toys. The outdoor area is safely fenced with shade and a sandpit. All welcome. For more information please email littleangelsplaygroupnsw@gmail.com
Northlakes Salvos Playgroup
Northlakes Community Centre, 182 Lake Road
Every second Tuesday 9:30am
Northlakes salvos mums group- we meet every second Tuesday at Northlakes community centre (room 4) from 9:30-11am. Kids from 0-5 and their mums/dads/cater etc welcome! We bring something to share for morning tea and enjoy some social time while the kids play! All are welcome. See our Facebook page for more details or to contact us for more info!
Fletcher
Fletcher Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Fletcher Community Centre, 55 Kurraka Drive
Monday 9:30am
We recommend that you contact our Playgroup to organise to visit a session with your child(ren). Our Playgroup coordinator can provide you with a general idea of how the playgroup works, the ages of children attending, session fees, etc. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Garden Suburb
Garden Suburb Jumping Jellybeans Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Garden Suburb Community Hall, 2A Prospect Rd
Tuesday 9:30am
Garden Suburb Jumping Jellybeans welcomes all parents and carers with children up to 6 years. The hall has a large play area indoors with a kitchen and a small grassed area used for outdoor play. We are a small playgroup with 10 families with children aged from 1 to 5 years old. Our older children will go off to school next year so we are encouraging new members. Come join us. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Georgetown
Georgetown Little Rascals Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
St Matthew’s Anglican Church-Georgetown, 7 Wentworth Street
Tuesday 9:30am
Georgetown Playgroup has a great indoor space. It is large with a lovely wooden floor and plenty of natural light. There is an outdoor play area and a wide variety of toys. Families are happy and relaxed, offering unstructured play to develop children’s imaginations. Babies, Dads & Grandparents, all welcome. Meeting at 10am till the end of 2017 then at 9:30am in 2018. Playgroup continues to meet during school holidays. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/georgetownPGNSW/
Play & Grow Playgroup
2/16 Christo Road, Georgetown
Thursday 9 August – Thursday 13 September 2018 (6 week program)
A new ‘Play & Grow Playgroup’ is a 6-week program with access to an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Feeding Speech Pathologist, Physiotherapist and Child Psychologist to discuss different topics of interest to families. They are offering this as a free service for families who have a child 6-18 months old at their clinic in Georgetown. Numbers are limited to 12 families. Contact Rachel Elliott on 4048 1420 or info@abilityfocus.com.au to register.
Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Gillieston Heights Community Centre
209 Cessnock Rd
Thursday 9:30am
We recommend that you contact our Playgroup to organise to visit a session with your child(ren). Our Playgroup coordinator can provide you with a general idea of how the playgroup works, the ages of children attending, session fees, etc. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Hamilton
Hamilton South Community Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Henry Park Hall, Thomas Street
Monday 10am
Saturday 10am (Spanish fortnightly)
Thursday 10am
This Playgroup has a dedicated facility. The indoor hall area has a kitchen for parent’s food preparation and lots of storage for toys. The outdoor fenced-in play area includes a sand pit, cubby house and storage for toddler bikes. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Hamilton Wiggly Wombats Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Scots Kirk Presbyterian Church, Tudor Street
Thursday 9:30am
Hamilton Wiggly Wombats meets Thursdays from 9.30am – 11.30am and Welcomes newcomers of all ages. Please give Sarah a call on 0404 496 257 if you’d like to join them.
Islington
Islington Baptist Church Playgroup
Islington Baptist Church
180 Maitland Road
Thursday 9:45am
There is fun and adventure for you to share with your child at our Izzo Playtime. Exciting, fully enclosed play spaces engage young minds and hands, with weekly interest activities and regular music and story times. Find encouragement and friendship every Thursday during school terms, 9.45am to 11.45am at 180 Maitland Road, Islington. Contact Marion on 0429 411 704 or through the private Facebook group to get up-to-date details on the activities and cost, also so you can arrive connected with someone right from the start. They welcome all in the Islington and wider Newcastle community who care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Kilaben Bay
Kilaben Bay Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Kilaben Bay Community Hall, 132A Kilaben Road
Wednesday 10am
Please email kilabenbayplaygroup@outlook.com before attending.
Kurri Kurri
Salt and Light Playgroup
50 Edward Street
Tuesday 9:30am
Toddlers bored at home? Need a conversation? Looking after the grandkids? They’re a church-based playgroup open to serve the wider community. Check out their Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/pg/KKBCplaygroup
Lakelands
Lakelands Bugalugs (NSW Playgroup member)
Lakelands Community Hall, 135 Ambleside Circuit,
Tuesday 9:30am
This small group of families, which includes children from babies to 5 years, meets on Tuesdays at 9:45pm. They have a good sized indoor play area with plenty of storage and toys and a good kitchen to make a cuppa. Entrance is on the side of the building. Playgroup does not meet in school holidays. Please give Coordinator Belinda, a call for more information: 0413 021 737. All Welcome.
Lakelands Puddleducks Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Lakelands Community Hall, 135 Ambleside Circuit
Monday 9:30am
This playgroup has children aged from babies to 4 years. Most are toddlers 2-3. All welcome to join. Playgroup does not meet during school holidays. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Lambton
Lambton Rug Rats Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
St John the Baptist Anglican Church,
18 Morehead Street
Monday 9:30am (Babies)
It is a safe and friendly space for caregivers/mothers/fathers to come and have a chat, a hot cuppa and a laugh. The playgroup is in a beautiful location, it is in a small community church hall with an attached outdoor area that is fenced off. Making the space suitable for babies and if necessary their older siblings (that way no-one misses out). Lambton Park is also a very short walk (across the road) for those beautiful days when being outside is a must. We want everyone to feel they are apart of the playgroup community and ideas on improving the group will always be welcomed. There is a mix of unstructured sessions and structured sessions so we can keep things interesting. When attending please enter via the side gate. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Largs
Largs/ Bolwarra Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
School of Arts Hall-Largs, Corner of High St & Largs Avenue
Wednesday 9am
This is a lovely active group with children of all ages from babies through to school age. They welcome all newcomers. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Mayfield
Mayfield Honey Jumbles Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
St Andrews Anglican Church-Mayfield, 31 Church Street
Friday 10am
Mayfield Honey Jumbles welcomes new families. There are 3 babies and quiet a few toddlers. Parents with new babies are welcome. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Medowie
Medowie Tigers Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Medowie Community Centre, 44 Ferodale Road
Tuesday 10am
Medowie Tigers are welcoming new families. They have a large open indoor space with kitchen facilities to make tea and coffee. Outdoors there is a covered area and a sandpit. They have lots of toys for a range of ages of children including baby mats, a reading corner & dress ups. This is a relaxed playgroup that runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Community Centre with morning tea about 10:30am. Session Fee of $3 a week contributes towards the rent. Ask to join the closed Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/medowietigersplaygroup/ Or for more information about this playgroup email medowietigers@hotmail.com.
Merewether
Holy Family Merewether Beach Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Holy Family Primary School Merewether Beach, 19 Janet Street
Monday 9am
Playgroup is located in the hall of the Primary School. We are open to new members. We offer playdough, painting, planting, puzzles, art, craft, trains, construction, home corner and feeding the chickens. We share morning tea with the children by bringing fruit and sandwiches to share. New parents welcome. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Merewether Beachbabes (NSW Playgroup member)
Uniting Church-Merewether, 178 Glebe Road
Thursday 10am
Come and play at Merewether Beachbabes Playgroup! New families are welcome to join our group which meets every Thursday during school terms. We have a lovely outdoor area with play equipment as well as lots of toys to play with inside in the church hall (no affiliation with the church, we just rent the space). Mums and dads and carers enjoying socialising over morning tea and a cuppa while kids enjoy free play as well as a different craft/physical activity organised each week. Please email: merewetherpg@gmail.com for more information on joining our group.
Metford
Metford Community Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Metford Community Hall, Corner Ingall & Lowe Street
Wednesday 10am
Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info and to organise a visit.
Morisset
Heritage College Lake Macquarie Playgroup
Heritage College, 85 Ironbark Road
Every second Thursday in school term at 9:30am
Heritage Playgoup provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to become familiar with the school setting and community. This free playgroup is a time for friendships to develop and an ideal setting for children to learn through play.
Morpeth
Morpeth Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
School of Arts Hall-Morpeth, 110 High Street
Tuesday 10am
Morpeth playgroup commenced 30 years ago and remains a unique service to families in our local area. It is a friendly group of children and carers who meet every Tuesday at the School of Art’s Hall. It’s a place to relax, to explore, to check out our craziness and to socialise. We offer a wide range of activities, including: art workshops, story time and educational playtimes. Opportunities are provided for children to engage in decision making with some joining in on planned activities and others simply enjoying quiet time in our library corner. Morpeth playgroup’s members are proud to encourage and promote our multicultural and diversity values which lie at the heart of the hard work of our volunteers. So please contact us through the NSW Playgroup webpage or drop in for a visit to experience our amazing community first hand.
New Lambton
New Lambton Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Uniting Church-New Lambton, 48 Regent Street
Wednesday 9:30am
We meet every Wednesday during school terms, we have lots of toys and space indoors and outdoors so we can always welcome new families to our group. Please drop in and our friendly committee will show you around. Only $5 per session (first 2 free) or $40 for the whole school term. We organise craft or other activities e.g. bubbles, ball games, bathing the baby dolls every week and also have music time each week at 11:15 to close our session. Lots of fun for the kids and parents/carers alike! Please email newlambtonplaygroup@gmail.com
New Lambton Guys & Dolls (NSW Playgroup member)
Uniting Church-New Lambton, 48 Regent Street
Monday 9:30am
We have lots of toys with free run of the whole church (no affiliation, we just rent the space). There’s plenty of indoor space with the hall and a grassed area outdoors so we can always welcome new families to our group. We have a range of mums, dads, grandparents and carers that bring kids 0-to school age. We meet every Monday during school terms. Please drop in and our friendly committee will show you around. Only $30 per school term and your first 2 weeks are free! We have a roster system to share morning tea for the kiddies, adults too and have special days like Water Play Day or Teddy Bears Picnic, and a Christmas party all included. Also on the roster we do a craft and an activity each week like “What’s the time Mr. Wolf?”, running races or having fun with the parachute. Each term includes a free excursion (Parks, Fire Station or the Westpac Helicopter service) and another excursion that may require a small payment (examples are Mega-Mania, Newcastle Tram ride, Blackbutt Animal Encounter). We always try to get a group discount! There’s songs and books to close our session each week. All members help run raffles and stall’s to raise money at Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Come along and be apart of a great local community group!!! Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Rathmines
Rathmines Tiny Tots (NSW Playgroup member)
Rathmines Public School, 20 Secret Corner Road
Thursday 10am
We recommend that you contact our Playgroup to organise to visit a session with your child(ren). Our Playgroup coordinator can provide you with a general idea of how the playgroup works, the ages of children attending, session fees, etc. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info and to organise a visit.
Redhead
Redhead Rugrats (NSW Playgroup member)
Holy Name Anglican Church, 12 Hutchinson Street
Thursday 10am
Redhead Rugrats playgroup is welcoming new members. Running continuously for over 20 years this playgroup has an important history in the neighbourhood. They meet in the church hall, with beautifully polished wood floors, and a spotlessly clean kitchen for morning teas. Large windows offer lots of light in winter. There is a wooden deck with shade cloth above, a fenced outdoor area with grass and shade that offers space to run, and ride toddler bikes and a sandpit. Session Fees are $20 per 10 week term. Come by for a visit. All welcome. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Swansea
Swansea Playgroup
Behind Swansea Library
Wednesday & Friday 10am – 12:30pm
Swansea Playgroup welcomes new families to its twice-weekly playgroup. Price $2 per family.
The Junction
St Joseph’s Parish Playgroup
St Josephs’s School Hall, Union Street
Thursday 9:30am
St Joseph’s Playgroup welcomes new families and serves as a venue for regular catch ups amongst friendship groups. The Playgroup caters for a range of ages, from babies through to preschoolers, offering opportunities for learning, interaction, different experiences, and fun through free play with a wide variety of toys and often a craft activity. Mums, dads, grandparents and other carers are all invited and well catered for with tea, coffee and morning tea provided. Email: stjmplaygroup@gmail.com
Thornton
Thornton Little Rascals (NSW Playgroup member)
Thornton Pat Hughes Community Hall, Taylor Avenue
Wednesday 9:30am
Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info and to organise a visit.
Valentine
Valentine Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Valentine Progress Hall, 20 Allambee Place
Wednesday 10am
The Progress Hall is a great space with large indoor area for play as well as enclosed garden outside for children. There is a shed full of toys for children ranging in age. Come join us. Ask to join the closed facebook page if you want to connect with us. Search Valentine Playgroup or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717498695158578/
Wallsend
Wallsend Butterflies (NSW Playgroup member)
Silveridge Community Cottage, 13 Iranda Close
Friday 9:30am
Wallsend Butterflies meet every Friday morning at Silverridge Community Hall. We are a friendly group of local parents with children aged 0-5years. Our playgroup consists of craft activities, free play and occasional outings. Please “Make an Enquiry” on the NSW Playgroup webpage before visiting. All welcome.
Wallsend Plattsburg Playmates (NSW Playgroup member)
Plattsburg Primary School, Corner of Ranclaud & Boscowen Streets
Monday 9am
Plattsburg Playmates is a friendly, relaxed playgroup for all babies and children up to school age. Come along to play or do some craft! Parents and carers can join in and play, or have a chat. We meet every Monday morning from 9:10 – 11:00 am during school terms at Plattsburg Public School Wallsend, situated on the corner of Ranclaud and Boscowen Streets. We are located in the schools hall. The children are able to use all of the school’s facilities, so come along for some fun! Please email plattsburgplaymatesplaygroup@hotmail.com for more information or you can find us on Facebook at Wallsend Plattsburg Playmates Playgroup.
Wallsend Wrigglers (NSW Playgroup member)
New Hope Community Church, 55a Wentworth Street
Tuesday 9:30am
Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info and to organise a visit. Playgroup does not meet during school holidays
Wallsend Youngsters on the Summit (NSW Playgroup member)
Summitcare, 7 Bent Street
Monday 10am
This is an Intergenerational Playgroup. All parents and carers of children 0-6 are welcome. Parents and children will share activities with a select group of residents each week. Attending playgroup has many benefits for a child’s physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development. It also offers a wonderful opportunity for parents to make new friends, learn from one another and develop a supportive local network. We have a core of 5 families with children ranging in age from babies to 3 years. Playgroup meets Mondays at 10am to 12pm. For more information contact Tai on 0423 382 889.
Wangi Wangi
Wangi First Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Wangi Wangi Public School, Dobell Drive
Monday 9:30am
Wangi First Playgroup is a small but lovely friendly group of mothers. Children range in age from babies to 4 years, both boys and girls. We meet in the school hall on Mondays at 9:30 to 11:30am. We have a great indoor space with lots of toys and storage and an outdoor gym area for the active children. Come join us. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Warners Bay
Warners Bay Baptist Church Playgroup
Warners Bay Baptist Church, 64 Queen Street
Wednesday 10am
This is a great morning for parents and children from 0-5 years to come along to. Playtime runs on Wednesday mornings from 10am – 12pm during school terms. We meet in the Ministry Centre which is next to the church. It is a great time for parents to get together and encourage each other in the joys and challenges of parenting. The morning is organised and activities can include story-time, singing, games, puzzles, craft, painting, play-dough and outdoor play in a safe, enclosed area. For further information contact the church office on 49474326, or via email at warnersbaybaptist@gmail.com.
Specific Playgroups
French
Newcastle Alliance Francaise (NSW Playgroup member)
Uniting Church-New Lambton, 48 Regent Street, New Lambton
Saturday 9:30am
This is a brand new French playgroup where French speaking families with children 0 – 6 can meet on a regular basis. Parents and children can play, socialise and speak French. Parents or Carers wishing to attend should register with Playgroup NSW at www.playgroupnsw.org.au and contact Alliance Francaise de Newcastle 0423 366 362. The Alliance Française de Newcastle is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to spread the French language and culture via French classes, movies and organisation of events. You can find more information on the website: http://www.afnewcastle.com.au/
Indigenous
Elermore Vale Birra-Li (NSW Playgroup member)
Thursday 10am
Elermore Vale Community Hall,
122 Cardiff Road, Elermore Vale
This is an Aboriginal Playgroup welcoming all parents & carers with indigenous children. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Intergenerational
Wallsend Youngsters on the Summit (NSW Playgroup member)
Summitcare, 7 Bent Street
Monday 10am
This is an Intergenerational Playgroup. All parents and carers of children 0-6 are welcome. Parents and children will share activities with a select group of residents each week. Attending playgroup has many benefits for a child’s physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development. It also offers a wonderful opportunity for parents to make new friends, learn from one another and develop a supportive local network. We have a core of 5 families with children ranging in age from babies to 3 years. Playgroup meets Mondays at 10am to 12pm. For more information contact Tai on 0423 382 889.
Japanese
Japanese Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Hunter Christian Church, 20A Hillcrest Parade, Highfields
Tuesday 10:30am
This is a Japanese Playgroup. Members speak Japanese and come from all over the Newcastle Area. Ask to join the Facebook closed group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/539186849487581/ for all inquiries please email playgroup.
MyTime
Raymond Terrace MyTime (NSW Playgroup member)
Irrawang Public School SACCs, 11 Roslyn Street
Thursday 9:30am
Toronto MyTime (NSW Playgroup member)
Biraban Public School Community Centre, Beckley Street
Monday 9:30am
Woodberry MyTime (NSW Playgroup member)
Woodberry Public School, Lawson Avenue
Tuesday 10am
MyTime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone caring for a child with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition 0-18 years. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Spanish
Hamilton South Community Spanish Playgroup (NSW Playgroup member)
Henry Park Hall, Thomas Street
Saturday 10am Fortnightly
This Playgroup has a dedicated facility. The indoor hall area has a kitchen for parent’s food preparation and lots of storage for toys. The outdoor fenced-in play area includes a sand pit, cubby house and storage for toddler bikes. Call Playgroups NSW 1800 171 882 for more info.
Young Parents
Young Parents Group
The Place Charlestown, Charlestown Square
Friday 11:45am
Young Parents Group is for parents in their teens and early twenties. The group provides a comfortable space for parents to meet, socialise, share information and learn. The group is hosted by The Place in a collaborative partnership with the Family Action Centre, St Vincent De Paul Society – Early Links, young parents and skilled volunteers. Call 4032 5500 for more information.
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