Playgroup Australia

@Catbilyk Hear, hear! Congratulations to our friends at Playgroup Tasmania on their milestone birthday. Families in Tasmania are in good hands!

Pleased to celebrate 50 YEARS of #playgroups in Tasmania. As a former early childhood educator I understand the valuable contribution playgroups make to the development of children through play-based learning while connecting families. @playgroupaus

‘Playgroup Australia reports that one in three children attend a playgroup prior to starting school. But we want to extend that opportunity to more children and families.’ Thanks to @AmandaRishworth for her support in #NationalPlaygroupWeek. Watch here👀: bit.ly/3lvx0E6

Want to know what's important to young children and their families? Ask them! We did, and here's what they said: bit.ly/EYSvideo Thanks to Department of Social Services and @AmandaRishworth for producing this beautiful video #EarlyYearsStrategy

One week to go! We're counting down to National Playgroup Week 2023. Join us in celebrating the children, families and organisations that make playgroups so special. Find out more: bit.ly/3Tav0gY #NationalPlaygroupWeek

@AmandaRishworth @LindaBurneyMP @MarkDreyfusKCMP @SNAICC @CatherineLiddl4 @KatrineHildyard Congratulations to everyone who brought their expertise and determination to the table to create these Action Plans. Making childhood safe, secure and happy is the most fundamental task we can undertake for the country.

The Albanese Government will today progress its commitment to Australia’s children by launching the first Action Plans under Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children (2021-2031).

A new report conducted by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the benefits of investment in the Early Years. Our new Early Years Strategy will set out our vision to best support Australia’s children and their families in the early years.

We are delighted that our members and partners will be working with @AutismQldLtd to deliver a new National Early Childhood Program for children birth-8 years with disability or developmental concerns. Playgroups are a great environment for learning, playing and belonging.

We are delighted to welcome three new independent directors to the Playgroup Australia Board. Great to have you with us, @Prof_SMartin, @andrew_woolf and Joanna Brent. Our media release: bit.ly/3ARF5ri

The Early Years Strategy is a golden opportunity for children and families to explain what matters to them and how the Government can help them to flourish. We're proud our CEO will be contributing - and we'll help families to do likewise. Read more: bit.ly/3EHVXD5

Happy 20th Birthday to our good friends @ARACYAustralia! May you power through 20 more.

Have you explored Play and Learn Together? It's a free and evidence-informed online learning platform for educators and families. Take a short survey to tell us what you think of this resource and go in the draw to win one of three $50 ECA Shop vouchers. bit.ly/3SUDWVQ

@ELACCA_ORG_AU @ACECQA @QUT Thanks for inviting me to MC this terrific discussion.

Thanks to our wonderful panel for leading such a robust discussion on how to strengthen our workforce. - CEO ELACCA Elizabeth Death - CEO @ACECQA Gabrielle Sinclair - @QUT Associate Prof Megan Gibson - @playgroupaus CEO Dr Amanda Walsh

We welcome $12.4m in the Budget to boost the role of playgroups and toy libraries in supporting children, families and communities. This is recognition of the fundamental importance of community-level connections in helping families to thrive. Read more: bit.ly/3SCyF56

We're looking forward to working with the Government to improve access to playgroups for all families @AmandaRishworth @JEChalmers dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/treas… via @dailytelegraph

Want to know more about Australia's first Playgroup Statement? Join the online conversation on 26 October, with a stellar panel: @CatherineLiddl4, Karen McLean @LSIA_ACU, @spage_ECA, Sally Matheson, Sue Packer AM and Playgroup WA's David Zarb. Register at: bit.ly/3MITw5E

It's launched! Australia's first playgroup Playgroup Statement is out in the world. Thanks to @playgroupsa @EarlyChildAust & @ACUmedia for helping us celebrate. And special thanks to “Minister for Playgroups” @AmandaRishworth for her strong support - and hands-on consultation!

Today, we're kickstarting a conversation on the value of playgroups, with the launch of Australia's first Playgroup Statement, joined by special guest @AmandaRishworth. If you're for children and families, this Statement is for you. Read more: bit.ly/3TArDiZ

We applaud the Government’s decision to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks. Every child needs time with their parents or carers in the critical early months, and every parent and carer deserves support to step away from the workplace. Read more: bit.ly/3yHB2ge

#2021CensusAU #connectingfamilies We encourage all families to take the time to complete the picture in August so we can create playgroups where you need them. Playgroups of all shapes are sizes exist nationally in metro, regional and rural areas thanks to your data.