Playgroups offer children the opportunity to learn through play and socialise with other children. It is a great platform for families to develop a sense of community involvement, and to access other parenting information and connections to local support networks.
These playgroups are inclusive of all families and are free of charge. Families who live, work or study in the City of Melbourne can attend playgroups.
Playrooms are not available for hire or private functions.
The City of Melbourne is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.
As a city for all people, we create environments where all children have a voice and are listened to, their views are respected and they contribute to how we plan for, design and develop our services and activities.
Playroom locations
We have playrooms in a number of venues across the municipality:
- Boyd Community Hub
207 City Road, Southbank - Carlton Learning Precinct
Palmerston and Rathdowne streets, Carlton - Community Hub at The Dock
912 Collins Street, Docklands - Kensington Maternal and Child Health Centre
81a Altona Street, Kensington - Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre
89-97 Haines Street, North Melbourne - North Melbourne Community Centre
49-53 Buncle St, North Melbourne - narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services
141 Therry Street, Melbourne 3000
Cultural and other inclusive groups
Across the municipality City of Melbourne playgroups operate for specific language and cultural groups, fathers, and the LGBTIQA+ community. If you are interested in joining a cultural or inclusive group, please fill out the registration form below.
Playgroup registration form
If you live, work or play in the City of Melbourne and wish to join a City of Melbourne playgroup, please answer the questions below.
