PlayConnect+ groups are open to all children with disability and/or developmental delay aged 0-8 years, their families, carers and siblings. No diagnosis is required. All sessions will be facilitated by qualified professionals. All PlayConnect+ groups will be delivered based on the core characteristics of high-quality playgroups, identified in Playgroup Principles (Australian Institute of Family Studies).
At a PlayConnect+ playgroup you will find:
- Structured routines
- Smaller group sizes
- Visual aids
- Modelling of physical play and social activities
- Positive encouragement
- A range of activities designed around the interests and needs of each individual family
- Opportunities to meet with child development service workers, autism experts and specialists
- Information about the variety of services and opportunities available within the local community and for children with an ASD diagnosis
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.
PlayConnect+ playgroups are FREE to attend.
Attending a PlayConnect+ playgroup is a great way for families to create a support network.
PlayConnect+ playgroups in South Australia
PlayConnect+ Keithcot Farm
Mondays
10.00am to 12.00pm
Keithcot Farm Children’s Centre,
5 Keithcot Farm Drive, Wynn Vale
Contact: Kate, PlayConnect+ Development Worker
0456 898 937
PlayConnect+ Darlington
Thursdays
9.30am to 11.30am
Darlington Children's Centre
12A Karrajong Place, Seacombe Gardens
Contact: Kate, PlayConnect+ Development Worker
0456 898 937
PlayConnect+ Lockleys
Fridays
9.30am to 11.30am
Lockleys Children's Centre
57 Malurus Ave Lockleys
Contact: Kate, PlayConnect+ Development Worker
0456 898 937
PlayConnect+ Whyalla
Tuesdays
9.30am to 11.30am
HOPE Community Hub
157 Nicholson Ave, Whyalla
Priority will be given to First Nations children with a disability, concern or delay and their families.
Contact: Fiona, PlayConnect+ Development Worker
0412 652 794
PlayConnect+ Mount Gambier
Mondays
9.30am to 11.30am
Melaleuca School Hub Building,
Boandik Terrace, Mt Gambier
Priority will be given for First Nations children with a disability, concern or delay and their families.
Contact: Nicky, PlayConnect+ Development Worker
0409 448 691
PlayConnect+ Gawler
Wednesday
10.00am to 12.00pm
Barnet Rd,
Evanston
Contact: Kate, PlayConnect+ Development Worker
0456 898 937
For more information
Visit www.raisingchildren.net.au/autism
Visit https://www.playconnectplus.com.au/
Visit https://envisage.community/
PlayConnect+ is delivered by the State and Territory Playgroup Associations as part of a consortium led by Autism Queensland and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services through the National Early Childhood Program. Together we can create playgroup communities for children with disability or developmental concerns and their families through PLAY!