PlayConnect+ Sunbury

The PlayConnect+ program is open to all children with a disability and/or developmental concerns aged 0 to 6 years old, their families, carers and siblings. (There are also school holiday programs available for children aged 5 to 8 years old.) No diagnosis is required. The program is a great way for families to share knowledge and ideas, and to have fun! All PlayConnect+ groups are delivered based on the core characteristics of high-quality playgroups, identified in Playgroup Principles (Australian Institute of Family Studies). All sessions are facilitated by qualified professionals.

Playgroups bring young children, parents, families and different communities together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction.  Playgroups help parents and caregivers build social and support networks that encourage and assist them in their parenting. They also help families to have fun, relax and to build friendships, some of which last for years after the group has ended.   At playgroup, children develop social and motor skills in a safe and supportive environment. They play with toys, participate in arts and crafts, sing songs, read books together, enjoy the outdoors and much more.