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PLAYGROUP JANUARY 2019
Manningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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What is a playgroup?
A playgroup is a group of mums, dads and carers who meet together regularly
with their babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to interact and have fun.
Playgroups are informal, low cost and generally run by the parents and carers
in the group. Adults stay with their children at playgroup. This gives them the
chance to connect with other people going through similar experiences and
ease the isolation that can come from caring for young children. Families can
be introduced to community, health and other support services while they are
at playgroup.
In a playgroup your child can:
• Make new friends.
• Have new experiences
• Gain self-experiences
• Develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually
• Gain confidence
• Develop skills of co-operation through music, group singing, free play and
snack time.
• Develop verbal and non-verbal skills through contact with other children
and adults.
Playgroups are usually held once a week for approximately 2 hours and come
in many different models:
• Community playgroups
• Culturally specific groups
• Multicutural playgroups
• Church playgroups
• School/ Kindergarten linked playgroups
Playgroup Victoria promotes, resources and encourages playgroups. They
help families join and start playgroups. For more information contact
Playgroup Victoria Inc
346 Albert Street
Bruswick VIC 3056
Telephone: 1800 171 882.
For more information visit playgroup.org.au or email pgvic@playgroup.org.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Bulleen
St Timothy’s Anglican Church Playgroup
Our Chinese speaking playgroup provides a friendly, enriching and fun
filled program for children up to 5 years of age. There will be free playtime
for children to interact with other children and arts and craft to develop
their fine motor skills, as well as singing and story time to inspire the little
minds. The parents and care takers can sit around the coffee table to relax
or have a chat with other parents over a cup of tea or coffee.
Age: 6 months – 5 years
Location: 30 Lillian Street, Bulleen
On: Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Contact: Coco 0435 043 344
Email: bulleenanglican@gmail.com
Website: www.bulleenanglican.org.au
Kalker Montessori Centre Early Learners' Group
Parents leave their children in the care of educators. Programs are
conducted by educators qualified in both Montessori and Early Childhood.
Montessori programs are focused on the development of each child’s
potential for learning.
Age: 2 ¼ - 3 ¼ years
Location: 1-3 Estelle Street, Bulleen
On: Monday to Thursday 9:30am-11:30am & 1:00-3:00pm,
Friday 9:30am-11:30am
Contact: Glenda Kett, Administrator 9850 3500
Email: admin@kalkermontessori.vic.edu.au
Website: kalkermontessori.vic.gov.au
Kalimera Kids Interactive
Kalimera Kids has been specifically designed to teach babies, toddlers
and pre-school children Greek as a second language.
It incorporates a number of activities such as: storytelling, art and craft,
singing, dancing, playing, puppet shows and a number of other activities.
Age: 12 months - 5 years
Location: United Pilgrim Church
20 Westfield Drive, Doncaster
On: Tuesdays 9:30am -10:45am 12mths to 2.5 years old
11:00am -12:15pm 2.5 years to 5 years old
Contact: Georgia 0414 777 600
Email: greek@kalimerakids.com.au
Website: www.kalimerakids.com.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Doncaster
Playgroup at Manna Care
The playgroup is held within our aged care facility and our aim is to link
older persons, young families and children for mutual enrichment in a safe,
happy and secure environment. Some of the residents come to sit and
watch the children play, with some interaction through the hand action /
singing section.
Playgroup is semi-structured and a staff member asists with the admin
and set up and running of the activities. Both indoor and outdoor play is
offered and each session ends with story time and singing.
Mothers groups most welcome.
Intergenerational Music Playgroup
Are you interested in participating with your child in a playgroup giving
your child the opportunity to sing, dance and play instruments with other
children and older adults?
These sessions incorporate: bubbles, balloons, story books and other
multi-sensory activities.
For further information and to express interest please call Pamela or
Jackie, Mon-Thurs. on 9856 1278.
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: Manningham Centre Cassia House
371 Manningham Road, Doncaster
On: Mondays 10:00am-11:30am.
Contact: Pamela Power or Jackie Matthews 9856 1278
Email: playgroup@mcentre.asn.au
Doncaster East
Templestowe Baptist Playgroup
We provide families and carers of young children a safe environment to
participate in structured and non structured play. We offer age appropriate
toys, craft and physical activities as well as music and storytime.
Location: Templestowe Baptist Church
103-105 Anderson Creek Road, Doncaster East
On: Mon - Fri morning 9.30am-11.30am each day
Contact: Church Office on 9842 8776 or Playgroup Co-ord Sophie 0412 130 229
Email: office@tbc.org.au
Website: www.tbc.org.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Doncaster East
St Peter's and Paul's Playgroup
We aim to provide a relaxed and fun environment both for parents and
children. We offer indoor and outdoor play. The playgroup is primarily run
by volunteers and parents/carers are encouraged to participate.
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: SS Peter and Paul's PS
16 Beverly Street, Doncaster East
On: Fridays 9:30am -11:30am
Contact: Neroli Di Gregorio 0407 200 220
Email: nezdigger@gmail.com
Deep Creek Playgroup
Our playgroup is for families with children aged 0-5 years. It is a time
where children can learn to interact with different people and have fun as
they learn through their play. Parents and carers can also connect with
each other and be supported in their roles.
Age: Birth/Babies to Pre-schoolers
Location: 460 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East
On: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (weekly)
Contact: Office Manager 9841 7427
Email: playgroups@deepcreekanglican.com
Website: www.deepcreekanglican.com
Kimmba PlaySchool
Kimmba offers a wide range of play group programs for children of
different ages from birth to primary school years.
We have Mandarin sessions for any children (0-10 years old) to attend
Monday -Saturday
We also offer English playgroup sessions for non-English speaking
parents and children.
We offer after school Chinese program for all school-aged children.
Age: 0 - 10 years
Location: Westfield Shopping Town Doncaster, Level 1, Shop 1103
On: Monday-Saturday at various times
Contact: Marisha Theeboom 0400 212 166 / 0425 703 831
Email: enquiries@kimmba.com.au
Website: www.kimmba.com.au
Edge Church Playgroup
Playgroups are casual and semi-structured. Parents participate. Indoor
activities including crafts, painting and storytime. Outdoor activities
include sandpit, cubby house, and slide.
Age: 18 months onwards
Location: Corner Woodhouse and Blackburn Roads, Doncaster East
On: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am
Contact: Church Office 9842 5054
Email: office@edgechurch.net
Website: www.edgechurch.net.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Doncaster East
Sporteka Sport Start Playgroup
Multisport and Tennis Hotshots
Sporteka develops children's fundamental motor skills including catch,
kick, throw and strike and introduces them to a variety of sports including
tennis, soccer, badminton, bowling, basketball, golf, hockey, cricket,
netball, T Ball and athletics. Sessions are conducted by qualified
instructors in a fun, family friendly environment. All equipment is supplied.
Free trial sessions available.
Ages: 2 - 7 years
Location: Heimat Centre
125 George Street, Doncaster East
On: Wednesday 3.30pm, 4.15pm and 5.00pm
Sundays 9:30am, 10:15am and 11am. 11.45am start
Location: Pines Function Centre
520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East
On: Saturdays 9.30am, 10:15am and 11:00am start
Contact: Fatima Tawfek 0431 211 444
Email: sporteka@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.sportekakids.com.au
Facebook /SportekaKids
Pronti Bimbi
Pronti Bimbi Italian Playgroup is about bringing families together and
keeping the Italian language and culture alive through songs, books, play,
craft and dance. Parents and grandparents all welcome.
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: St Peter’s & Paul’s Hall, Leeds Street, Doncaster East
On: Thursday 10:00am-12:00noon
Contact: Nadia Holland 0408 812 904
Email: prontibimbi@gmail.com
MANNINGHAM MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) & MOPPETS
Would you like time out from the constancy of being a mum,great
information, interesting topics to be creative and make things?
You can get it all while your pre-schooler is enjoyng a well supervised
program of music, play, creativity. Even if your pre-schooler is in
kindy/childcare....this is for YOU mum.
$7 per session for morning tea and craft supplies
Age: Group is for mothers of pre-schoolers 0 - 5 years old
Location: Manningham Salvation Army
37 Taunton Street, Doncaster East
On: 2nd & 4th Friday each month during Term
9.30am-11.15am
Contact: Melissa Marsh 9842 4744
Email: melissa.marsh@aus.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.au/manninghamManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Donvale
Florence Avenue Playgroup Inc.
Large outdoor fenced area with sandpit, swings, cubby, fort and slide with
shade. Indoor area with arts and craft, playdoh, toys, free tea and pod
coffee provided. We have a range of playgroups including Chinese
speaking, Russian speaking, Montessori, Natural Parenting, Mums and
Bubs Yoga, Mothers Groups or mixed age sessions. Please contact us to
book your free trial session or to bring your friends and start your own
playgroup.
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: 9 Florence Avenue, Donvale
On: Monday to Friday 9:15am – 5:15pm
(2 hour sessions, 15 sessions/week, runs throughout school holidays)
Contact: Ruthanne Murdoch 0430 149 070
Email: florenceaveplaygroup@gmail.com
Website: https://florenceaveplaygroup.org.au/about-our-playgroup/
Donvale Presbyterian Playgroup
Basic program with craft, free play, song and storytime. $25.00 per term,
per family.
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: Corner Springvale and McGowans Roads, Donvale
On: Tuesday 10:00am – 11:30am
Contact: Donvale Presbyterian Church - 9841 7020
Email: contact@donvale.org
Website: www.donvale.org
Lower Templestowe
Pathway Baptist Church Playgroup
Pathway Playgroups aim to provide a safe, welcoming environment where
children learn through a wide variety of experiences.
Parents, grandparents and other carers are supported in their care giving
role and God’s love is made known.
Our playgroups are led by a paid co-ordinator who is assisted by a team of
volunteers from the church.
Groups are semi-structured and well equipped with multiple play areas
(e.g quiet, messy, imaginative, active, construction, home corner)
Program features: free play, craft, painting, playdough, music and songs,
snack and mat time. We offer free trial session for all new families.
Age: 6 months – 5 years
Location: 41 Marcus Road Lower Templestowe
On: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am -11:30am
Contact: Church Office between 9:00am -1:00pm Mon - Fri 9850 9633
Email: office@pathwaybaptist.org.au
Website: www.pathwaybaptist.org.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Lower Templestowe
Living and Learning @ Ajani Playgroup
Playgroups
We have spare time slots some afternoons for a complete playgroup
in our playgroup room. Phone 9850 for more information
Our well equiped, sunny playgroup room is available for new mums
groups and playgroups to meet on a weekly basis. Facilities include
outdoor play area, large sand pit and cubby house, toys, paints, craft
equipment, play-doh, dress-ups, as well as tea/coffee making facilities for
parents. This is a great, hassle-free way to get together with other parents
while your children play. .
Fees: $45 per family per term
Structured Playgroup with a Playgroup Coordinator – Tuesday or
Thursday
A playgroup for those wanting fun, structured activities for 1-4 year old
children who attend with their parents, grandparents or carers. Each
weekly session has a fun and engaging theme including interactive story
time, an art/craft activity to work on together and time for imaginative play.
This is a great opportunity to socialise with other parents and children in a
relaxed and supported environment. Siblings are welcome.
All playgroups are run during school terms
Tuesday Structured Playgroup with Marta Eppel
Term 1-Tuesday 29 January 9.30am-11.30am (10 weeks)
Term 2- Tuesday 23 April 9.30am-11.30am (10 weeks)
Fee: $130 Consession: $118
Thursday Structured Playgroup with Candy Koch
Term 1- Thursday 31 January 10.00am-12.00am (10 weeks)
Term 2- Thursday 02 May 10.00am-12.00am (9 weeks)
Fee: $120 Consession:
No class Thur 25 April, Anzac day
Age: 0 - 5 years old
Location: 2/284 Thompsons Road,
Lower Templestowe
On: Various morning and afternoon sessions available Monday - Friday
Contact: Sandra Thurtell or Christine Mountford 9850 3687
Email: office@livelearnajani.org.au
Website: www.livelearnajani.org.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Lower Templestowe
Kidz Bizz Playgroup
Kidz Bizz Playgroups are run weekly by volunteer leaders from City Life
Church. We offer a unique program with a structured 2 hour format. It's a
great place for parents to build friendships and have fun with their children
as they learn through different play experiences. The indoor and outdoor
activities are specifically designed to develop fine and gross motor skills
with opportunities to be creative, explore and have fun!
Age: 0 - 4 years
Location: Living & Learning at Ajani,
2/284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe
Contact: Please check our website for days & times available
Email: kidzbizz@citylife.church
Website: www.citylifechurch.com/kidzbizz
Playful Toddlers Playgroup
Playful Toddlers provides pre-schoolers with the opportunity to play with
other children, to learn to socialise and to develop a sense of cooperation
through new experiences in a fun, stimulating, caring and safe
environment. Children and their carers can enjoy both indoor and outdoor
play spaces including our child friendly community garden.
Tea and coffee are provided for careres. We welcome all carers including
mums, dads and grandparents caring for grandchildren. New mums
groups are welcome
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: Manningham Uniting Church (upper hall)
109 Wood Street, Templestowe
On: Tuesday andr Friday 9:30am –-11:30am
Contact: Chris Bairstow 9846 2012
Email: toddlers@manninghamuc.org
Website: www.manninghamuc.orgManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Warrandyte
Warrandyte Community Church Playgroup
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Warrandyte Community Church Playgroup offers programs which cater for
children from new-borns through to age 5. Our playgroups have been a
part of the Warrandyte Community for more than 30 years.
Our Playgroups are a place for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to
come and enjoy some morning tea and meet friends to share it with.
Our Playgroups provide opportunities for children to try different activities,
develop friendships with other children, be creative and have fun, whilst in
a safe and caring environment.
Our semi-structured program involves lots of free play, story time and craft
activities, and also a time for the children to sit together and share morning
tea.
Each session runs for 2 hours, 5 mornings a week. Most of our leaders are
volunteers from Warrandyte Community Church
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: 57 Yarra Street, Warrandyte
On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday mornings
9.30am-11.30am
Contact: Playgroup Ministry Leader Emmaline 9844 4148
Email: playgroup@wcc.org.au
Website: www.wcc.org.au/playgroups-2/
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Messy Mondays: Squish, squelch, splash, slime, drop, smear, toss, spray and
ooze. Enjoy the fun and benefits of messy play without the clean up. A facilitated
playgroup where children can enjoy paint, playdough, slime, pasta, mud/sand,
foam and many more. Messy play stimulates many senses at once; touch, smell,
sight and and sometimes even taste. Parent participation is encouraged, so come
with an open mind and be prepared to get messy! Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
1st Monday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm – during school terms
Social Story Time: Follows Story Time at the Library with a social play at the
Neighbourhood House. Share a cuppa and a chat while your children play and
make new friends. We have a bright room with lots of toys and fun activites.
Wednesdays 11am Warrandyte Library; 11:30am upstairs to the Neighbourhood
House – during school terms
Nature Playgroup: Friendship,fun and learning. Meet other parents and carers
and start your child on their journey of learning and socialization through play.
A facilitated playgroup where children and their families experience a weekly
adventure in the beautiful natural surrounds of Warrandyte. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Mondays 10.30am - 12.00pm - during school terms
Age: 0 - 5 years
Location: Level 1, 168 Yarra Street, Warrandyte
Contact: Sophie Rolfe 9844 1839
Email: admin@wnh.org.au
Web: www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.auManningham Council Playgroup Brochure 2019
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Toy Libraries
Manningham Toy Library
Manningham Toy Library is a friendly place where parents and carers can
borrow a large variety of quality educational toys, puzzles and games on a
regular basis.
Over 1500 toys and puzzles are available to borrow for children aged 3
months to 8 years. Party packs are available to hire.
Annual membership fees start at $45.00.
Please visit our website for more details.
Age: 3 months - 8 years
Location: 109 Swanston Street
Lower Templestowe
On: Tuesday 9.30am-11.00am, Thursday 7:30pm -9:00pm and Saturday
10:00am -12:00pm
Contact: 0415 081 370
Email: manninghamtl@gmail.com
Website: www.manninghamtoylibrary.org.au
Warrandyte Toy Library
Warrandyte Toy Library is a friendly place where parents and carers can
borrow a large variety of quality educational toys, puzzles and games on a
regular basis.
Age: 0 - 6 years (approx)
Location: 186 Research Warrandyte Road
Warrandyte
On: Opening hours: Wednesday 10:30am-12:00pm and
Saturday 10:00am-11.30am
Contact: Emily Nunn 0415 951 085
Email: enquiries@warrandytetoylibrary.org.au
Website: www.warrandytetoylibrary.org.auIT’S NEVER TOO Library branches
EARLY TO INTRODUCE BULLEEN - 9896 8450
Bulleen Plaza, Manningham Rd,
CHILDREN TO STORIES, Bulleen
MON - FRI 10am - 6pm
SONGS AND BOOKS! SAT 9am - 5pm
SUN closed
Evidence shows that babies, toddlers and preschoolers develop DONCASTER - 9877 8500
literacy skills by listening to stories, engaging with pictures, MC2, 687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
singing, rhyming and ‘reading together’. The more books a child
MON/TUE/FRI 10am - 6pm
hears in their early years, the better prepared they are when it
WED/THU 10am - 8pm
comes time to learn to read.
SAT 9am - 5pm
Our library programs, including Baby Karaoke, Tiny Tots and SUN 1 - 4pm
Preschool Storytime help give children a head start to learning.
Children can be members of the library from any age. They THE PINES - 9877 8550
can borrow up to 70 books on their card for three weeks. Our The Pines Shopping Centre
children’s collection has around 77,000 books to choose from, Cnr Reynolds & Blackburn Rds,
including 27,000 picture and board books. There’s variety, and it’s East Doncaster
free!
MON/TUE/THU/FRI 10am - 8pm
We also support you to help your child build these early literacy WED 1 - 8pm
skills through our 1000 Books Before School program. Record SAT 9am - 5pm
the books shared with your child in their preschool years and aim SUN closed
to reach 1000 before they start school.
Speak to Library Staff about joining the library and our WARRANDYTE - 9895 4250
1000 Books Before School program. Warrandyte Community Centre
168 Yarra Street, Warrandyte
TUE/WED 10am - 5.30pm
THU/FRI 1 - 5.30pm
SAT 9am - 1pm
MON & SUN closed
www.wml.vic.gov.auLego® Club Greek Storytime
Do you love Lego ? We supply the bricks – you
®
For ages 2 to 6, these monthly sessions include
supply the imagination! Whitehorse Manningham stories and rhymes in Greek and a craft activity.
Libraries has a huge collection of Lego® which Held at 11.00am on the second Tuesday of each
is available to children aged 5 to 10 years during month at Doncaster Library.
our weekly Lego® Club sessions. No bookings
necessary! Just come along and join in the fun. Children’s Holiday Program
Held during school terms only.
Craft activities, creative performances, Lego®
events, Minecraft, Makerspace activities, games,
Branch Day Time
special storytimes and more are regular features
in our Children’s Holiday Programs. Bookings open
Bulleen Saturday 2.00pm - 3.00pm one week before school holidays.
The Pines Thursday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Book Ninjas
Come along for a monthly reading party in Bulleen
Library! No technology, no distractions, just curling
up with a good book for an hour. Snacks and water
are provided. Held on the first Thursday of month
during school terms. No bookings required.
Storytime at the Library
• Listen to books, songs and rhymes in a relaxed,
Baby Karaoke
informal environment Join us each week to sing along together with
• Join in age appropriate activities and wordplay simple songs and nursery rhymes. For children
and parents or carers from birth to 18 months old.
• Develop essential early literacy skills
• Build motor skills development through craft Tiny Tots Storytime
activities and play
These weekly storytimes are specially designed
• Get recommendations for books to read with for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old with
your childen
simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs and craft
• Spend quality time with your child and meet activities.
other parents and carers
Preschool Storytime
For ages 3 to 5 years, these weekly sessions
include stories, rhymes and a craft activity.
Storytime Sessions
During school terms, no bookings required.
Baby Karaoke Tiny Tots Preschool Storytime
Branch Birth to 18 Months Up to 3 years 3 to 5 years
30 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes
Bulleen Friday 10.30am Wednesday 10.30am Monday 11.00am
Doncaster Tuesday 2.30pm Monday 10.30am Wednesday 11.00am
The Pines Tuesday 10.30am Thursday 11.00am
Warrandyte Wednesday 2.30pm Wednesday 11.00am
Discover more events for children online at www.wml.vic.gov.auThis brochure was compiled by Manningham Council in January 2019.
The information contained in this brochure is provided by the host organisation and
is correct at the time of printing. Should you find that the information is incorrect or
has changed, please contact MCH Admin Officer on 9840 9199.
Interpreter service 9840 9355
Manningham Council
699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Victoria 3108
p (03) 9840 9333 e manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
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