Playgroups

What is a playgroup?

In Wyndham there are many playgroup sessions for parents, carers and grandparents with babies and children aged 0 to school age.

At all playgroups, you stay with your child while they play, explore and socialise with other children.

At playgroup you can:

  • Attend free or low-cost weekly sessions
  • Spend time playing and learning with your child
  • Meet other parents and carers
  • Build friendships and local connections
  • Grow your confidence and parenting skills
  • Learn about local services and supports

Find a playgroup in Wyndham

We offer and support different types of playgroups across Wyndham.

Some are drop-in sessions and do not require registration.

Others require you to complete the Playgroup Enquiry Form so we can help you find the right group.

Community Playgroups

  • Regular gatherings for children aged 0 to school age and their parents, grandparents or carers. 
  • Led by parents, volunteers, community organisations, cultural or faith groups (Community Playgroups are not facilitated by Wyndham City staff)
  • There is usually a small cost to attend.

To find a Community Playgroup near you, complete the Playgroup Enquiry Form below.

Supported Playgroups

  • Free weekly sessions for eligible families. 
  • Funded by the Victorian Government and Wyndham City Council
  • Led by a qualified Child and Family Resource Officer
  • Available for families with children from birth to school age

To join a Supported Playgroup, you must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria below and complete the Playgroup Enquiry Form.
 

Supported Playgroup eligibility criteria

You may be eligible for Supported Playgroup if you:

  • Want support to build your parenting capacity
  • Hold a Health Care Card (or equivalent)
  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or/Torres Strait Islander
  • Care for a child in kinship care (out-of-home care)
  • Are engaged with Child FIRST or Child Protection
  • Are participating in Enhanced Maternal and Child Health
  • Think your child/ren could benefit from a supported playgroup

 

Playgroup Enquiry Form

Use this form if you:

  • Want help choosing a playgroup
  • Meet the Supported Playgroup eligibility criteria and would like to participate
  • Need help finding a Community Playgroup
  • Want to start your own Community Playgroup

If you are attending a Shopping Centre or Pop-Up Playgroup, you do not need to complete this form. You can simply attend a session.

If you have any questions, please email:  playgroup@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Playgroup Enquiry Form

Shopping Centre Playgroups 

  • Free drop-in sessions held at local shopping centres.
  • You can attend any session and location that suits you.
  • Connect with local services and meet other families.
  • No registration or enrolment is required. You can just turn up.
Shopping Centre Playgroup Locations and Times

Mondays

Location: Tarneit Central Shopping Centre - 540 Derrimut Rd, Tarneit

Time: 10 to 11.30am 

Tuesdays

Location: Wyndham Village Shopping Centre – 380 Sayers Rd, Tarneit

Time: 10 to 11.30am 

Wednesdays

Location: Manor Lakes Central Shopping Centre - 455 Ballan Rd, Manor Lakes

Time: 1.30 to 3pm

Thursdays

Location: Stockland Point Cook Shopping Centre - Murnong St, Point Cook

Time: 10 to 11.30am 

Pop-Up Playgroups

  • Free drop-in sessions held at local community venues. 
  • Indoor and outdoor play-based activities
  • Connect with local services and meet other families
  • Attend as many sessions as you like
Pop-Up Playgroup Location and Times

Term 3, 2026

Check back for updates on where the next pop-up playgroup will be.