Services for family & children

Parallel Learning
Playgroups

Funded by the Department of Social Services and other funding bodies.

Children from birth to age five are welcome to join playgroups with a wide variety of early learning experiences.

  Join our playgroup

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What Playgroups are, what we provide

Our Vietnamese supported playgroups, funded by the Department of Social Services and other funding bodies are a free bilingual program for families across Victoria with children from birth to age five. The program is designed to strengthen family relationships and to organise activities for children to learn and develop through play in a physically safe and emotionally secure environment.

All of our playgroups implement an evidence-based approach called Abecedarian. This approach is underpinned by the importance of enriching and enhancing parenting skills to support child learning and development before children start school.

A qualified facilitator leads these fun sessions where parents develop their skills and confidence to support their child’s wellbeing and development. In 2016, the Australian Vietnamese Women's Association was announced to be the Playgroup Agency of the Year by Playgroup Victoria.

Eligibility

Children from birth to age five are welcome to join playgroups with a wide variety of early learning experiences.

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Why the program is important

Attending playgroup can help your child(ren) learn about the world, develop social skills and make new friends. It also provides an opportunity for mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers to exchange parenting ideas and experiences. Parents also find out about local services and support networks in the community. 

Reading and speaking skills in both English and Vietnamese are fostered through participation in singing, dancing, storytimes, playing games, cultural events celebration and other structured activities in a playgroup setting

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Find a playgroup

 

If you need any assistance, we're here for you. You have the option to select a suburb that is available and reach out to our friendly facilitator directly, also you can send us a message or call us

Whatever you choose, we'll do everything we can to assist you.

Monday, 10:00am – 12:00pm ,St Albans Heights Primary School, Stradbroke Drive, St. Albans – VIC 3021, Ms. Thao Tran 0423 188 789

Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Westvale Community Centre, 45 Kings Road, Kings Park- VIC 3021, Ms. Tien Pham 0469 410 595
Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Deer Park North Primary School, 13-36 Mawson Ave, Deer Park Vic 3023, Ms. Thao Tran 0423 188 789
Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley St, Maidstone VIC 3012, Ms. Thuy Pham 0423 390 187
Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00 pm, North Richmond Community Health Centre, 23 Lennox St, Nth Richmond, VIC 3121, Ms. Thuy Pham 0423 390 187
Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm, Duke Street Community House, 27 Duke St, Sunshine, VIC 3020, Ms. Thuy Pham 0423 390 187
Thursday, 10:00 am to 12:00pm, Delahey Community Centre, 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey, VIC 3037, Ms. Tien Pham 0469 410 595
Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, 8 Parsons Ave, Springvale 3171, Ms. Quinnie 0451 986 886

Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm, Springvale Service for Children, 23/28 Lightwood Road, Springvale 3171, Ms. Quinnie 0451 986 886
Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Connie Ben Centre, 160 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Ms. Thuy Pham 0423 390 187
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The winner

 

The Playgroup Victoria announced the Australian Vietnamese Women's Association as the Playgroup Agency of the Year on 18 November 2016.

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