PlayConnect+ is a playgroup for children with a disability or developmental delay.
Playgroups are a safe place to play, make friends and gain information. Delivered by a qualified early childhood facilitator, play helper, and visiting guest speakers.
Cairns Hub - Friday 9.30-11.30am
kgirdler@playmatters.org.au
4870
Break down the barriers to play and connection for parents and carers with children who have additional needs.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech and language concerns
Developmental concerns
We offer individualised support to find the program that best meets each family's needs. Furthermore, we empower playgroups to provide accessible and welcoming spaces where everyone has the opportunity to nurture their family relationships and develop much needed social and emotional peer networks.
kgirdler@playmatters.org.au
Play and Learn Supported Playgroups are all about trying new things and meeting new people!
Each playgroup brings together children and families with and without disability to play together, learn from each other and build inclusive communities.
Together with the support of a PALS Program Facilitator, families get to know each other and re-imagine the way they play.
Each session is built around a cultural, sporting or recreation activity, adapted to meet the interests and needs of attending families.
Paradise PALS: Thursday 9.15am-11am, Trinity Beach State School
kgirdler@playmatters.org.au
0459 640 028
PALS at the Hub: Monday 9.30-11.30, 240 Spence St, Bungalow
kgirdler@playmatters.org.au
0459 640 028
The Sing and Grow music therapy program is for families of young children with a disability or developmental delay.
Through these facilitated sessions, families have a safe place to play, make friends and gain confidence. Delivered by a qualifies music therapist and play helper.
This is a free event for families and children aged 0-5 years. Parents/carers are required to stay and supervise their child for the duration of the playgroup.
Held at Spinal Life healthy Living on Wednesday's 9.30-10.45am
jodgers@playmatters.org.au
4870
Playgroup is part of the early childhood education and care sector and is the only represented service where parents and carers stay and play with their children to establish the vital bonds needed in the critical early years of childhood development.