Play, Connect, and Learn Together

Our playgroups provide a welcoming space for parents, carers, and children from birth to school age to come together.

In a relaxed and friendly environment, families can connect, share experiences, and support each other while their little ones explore, play, and learn through fun activities.

How Playgroup Benefits Your Child?

Playgroup offers more than just fun – it supports your child’s growth and development in meaningful ways:

  • Encourages creative, unstructured learning through play

  • Builds strong bonds between children and their parents or carers

  • Helps children develop important social skills like sharing, taking turns, and making friends

  • Provides experiences that build resilience and support emotional wellbeing

  • Sparks curiosity and confidence through exploration, problem-solving, and imaginative play

Playgroup lays a strong foundation for learning, connection, and lifelong skills – all through the power of play.

How Playgroup Benefits Families?

Playgroup isn’t just great for kids – it’s a supportive space for families to:

  • Connect with other parents and carers in a relaxed environment

  • Share experiences, ideas, and parenting tips

  • Build a local support network that understands your journey

  • Strengthen your relationship with your child through shared play and learning

  • Feel more connected to your community

Playgroup creates a space where families grow together – through friendship, learning, and community support.

Our Playgroups

We offer a variety of playgroups to support children’s development and help families stay connected. All playgroups are free, relaxed, and culturally safe spaces for learning and play.

  • Go Go Goannas
    Multi-age group (birth – 5 years)
    Tuesdays | 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Cuddly Koalas
    For babies (birth – 1 year) – new mums welcome
    Wednesdays | 9:30am – 11:00am
  • Community Playgroup
    Held at the Berserker State School Hub
    Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
  • Curious Emus
    For children aged 3 – 5 years
    Thursdays | 9:30am – 11:30am
  • Learning on Country Playgroup
    Part of our Connected Beginnings initiative – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
  • First 1000 Days
    Programs and play-based activities to support families through a child’s first 1000 days.

How to Access our Support

Getting started with our playgroups is simple. If you’re looking for a safe, welcoming space for your child to play, learn, and connect with others, our team is here to help.

Whether you want to learn more, check availability, or join a specific group, the Rockhampton Children and Family Centre team is here to support you and your family.

Call 4928 5043 or email cfcreception@bidgerdii.org

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