Supported playgroups

 

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Join a smalltalk supported playgroup

Supported Playgroups run across the Mornington Peninsula during the school term.

To register your interest or make a referral please use the form below. Once you’ve submitted it, a smalltalk facilitator will be in touch with all the details about session locations and times.

Let’s make play, learning, and connection part of your week!

If you would like more information, please get in touch

5950 1099 | ✉ playgroups@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Complete the form

Grandparents playgroup

Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to join our weekly Supported Playgroup at The Briars, where nature-inspired fun brings generations together. Each session includes activities like bush walks, bird watching, scavenger hunts, and even making mud cakes - designed to spark creativity, strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.

Our team has loved seeing the smiles, laughter, and sense of community these sessions bring. And the magic continues! Thanks to the Shire’s Positive Ageing initiative, the Free Grandparents Supported Playgroup will return in 2026.

When: Monday 10:00 – 11:30am 
Where: The Briars

Have a look at last year's group here – Grandparents and grandkids: nature’s perfect pair - Mornington Peninsula Shire

Don’t miss your chance to share special moments with your grandkids. Complete a self-referral or reach out on 5950 1099 or email playgroups@mornpen.vic.gov.au.

Young Parent Group

Looking for a fun, supportive space for you and your little one? Our Young Parents Supported Playgroup is a free program for parents under 25. It’s all about connection, confidence, and creating great memories with your child.

What you’ll love:

  • Weekly playgroup sessions led by friendly, qualified facilitators—packed with fun activities for you and your child.
  • A chance to meet other families in your local area
  • Helpful parenting tips & resources on areas of interest for you
  • A chance to build skills and confidence to create a happy, nurturing environment for your child.

Come for the play, stay for the friendships!

Interested? Complete a self-referral or reach out on 5950 1099 or email playgroups@mornpen.vic.gov.au.

Rainbow families

Professional referrals

Service providers can refer a client to the program through our simple online form:

Complete the form

         

 

What is Supported Playgroup?

Looking for a fun, welcoming space for you and your child? Our Supported Playgroup is a free program for eligible families with children from birth to school age. It’s all about connection, learning, and play - right in your local community.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

  • Ten exciting sessions led by passionate, qualified facilitators.
  • A chance to meet other families, share experiences, and access local services.
  • The smalltalk program, packed with simple, practical strategies to help your child feel safe, develop language and social skills, and explore the world around them.

Come along for a morning of play, discovery, and support - because parenting is easier when we do it together!

In-Home Coaching

Eligible families can also access free in-home coaching. One of our friendly facilitators will visit you at home to provide one-on-one parenting support, helping you learn and practice smalltalk strategies in your own environment.

It’s a great way to build confidence and make everyday moments with your child even more meaningful.

Who is Eligible?

Priority is given to:

  • Families with children aged 0–5 years who hold a Health Care Card or other eligible card/visa
  • Families supported through NDIS
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families
  • Families referred by Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Services
  • Families referred by Orange Door
  • Families referred by a professional

Locations

Playgroups are held at both indoor and outdoor (bush) settings in:

  • Tootgarook
  • Capel Sound
  • Mount Martha
  • Hastings
  • Mornington
  • Somerville
  • Rosebud

 

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