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IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING COVID-19
In line with the latest government advice, and for the health and safety of our playgroup community, all playgroup sessions are to remain suspended until further notice. Please join us on social media to share play-at-home ideas and engage with our online community.
Early Learning Services
Early Learning
Ageless Play for Early Learning Services
The Ageless Play Initiative collaborates with early learning services to provide structure, support, resources and family referrals to help with the delivery of Intergenerational Playgroups.
Under this model, mums, dads, grandparents, carers, children and babies meet weekly with residents in a safe and child-friendly area within an aged care setting. Attendees engage in a diverse array of play-based learning activities and interactions, fostering connections with other families in their local communities and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with older people. Residents are empowered when they contribute to decision making within the group and enjoy an increase in self-esteem and emotional and social wellbeing.
Expression of Interest Form
If you are an organisation looking to establish an Ageless Play session in an Early Learning Service complete the expression of interest form below:
‘Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.’ – Fred Rogers, Writer