Supported playgroups

KU has a long history of delivering high quality supported playgroups across the Sydney Inner West and Newcastle Regions.

KU supported playgroups are funded by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and delivered under the Community and Family Support (CAFS) program. CAFS services promote family and community wellbeing, and reduce vulnerability and risk factors while also building protective factors and supporting healthy childhood development.

Supported playgroups are for parents with children aged between birth to 5 years. We provide opportunities for families to build social support networks and to create safe and nurturing home environments for their children. Our playgroup programs are focused on increasing parents’ skills and their confidence in supporting their children’s growth and development. Educational activities are delivered using the evidence-based program, Peep Learning Together.

Our early childhood trained educators are experienced in working with families with diverse needs. Our educators provide a two-hour session of structured and unstructured play-based activities that are age appropriate, challenging and interesting, to support your child’s healthy development.

In our supported playgroup sessions, educators discuss with families their child’s interests and development, and offer individual support and referrals to a range of local community and health services. Topics such as children’s play, health, wellbeing and safety are regularly included in our playgroup delivery and families are always welcome to suggest topics of interest.

KU’s supported playgroups are facilitated in various locations and venues, such as public schools, community centres and church halls. All supported playgroups are free of charge and operate once a week in the mornings during school terms.

Some venues may have waiting lists. If you are interested in joining one of our Inner West or Newcastle supported playgroups, please enquire via their page below.