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Prem Playgroups

NSW | SA | VIC | WA


Miracle Babies Playgroup (NSW)

Miracle Babies Premmie Playgroup to be held fortnightly on Fridays 10am – 12pm at the Liverpool Christian Life Centre, Hoxton Park Rd, Hoxton Park. See website for details.


Women's and Children's Hospital (SA)

Playgroup for babies born at the hospital until they start to walk. Contact the hospital for details if you weren't given them at discharge.


PremieHUGS (VIC)

This playgroup is part of a research project.

Would you like more information about parenting your prematurely born baby?
Do you have questions about your baby's development?
Would you like to meet other parents of prems?

Premature babies are little individuals and their needs can vary from those of other babies.
Our specialist team provides information and support to enhance your baby's early development through a free research-based community program.
Can we help you?

Contact
phone 03 9496 4496
bronwyn.leigh@austin.org.au
nisha.brown@mcri.edu.au

Magic Moments Playgroup (VIC)

Language and Education Playgroup for children 18 months - 5 years.
Magic Moments will provide fun activities to develop your child's:

  • Language skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Social skills
  • Early literacy skills
  • Listening skills
  • Friendships

Magic Moments is a playgroup designed to promote children's development. It encourages parents and carers to spend time playing one on one with their child. The program has been designed by a speech pathologist (who has been working with preschoolers for over 13 years) and a special education teacher (with over 18 years experience in early childhood and early intervention), and includes fun, age-appropriate activities.

Magic Moments Playgroup runs on Mondays during school terms at the Doug Denyer Pavilion, MacDonald Street, Mordialloc. There are some costs involved.
Please contact Rachel on 9803 9243 for further details.

City of Whittlesea (VIC)

Premmie Support group for families of premature infants who wish to share their experiences.
Third Tuesday of each month 1.00 to 3.00pm
Boori Children’s Services Centre
21 Winchester Ave, Epping
9465 4716

My Time (VIC)

Supporting parents of children with disabilities
Tweddle Child and Family Health Service
Groups running in Footscray, Laverton and Melton
Tweddle website My Time page
Contact: Eleni (03) 9689 1577

Lifes Little Treasures (VIC)

Second Friday of each month
Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House
East Malvern
LLT website

Premmie Playgroup (VIC)

For families with children who have been cared for in Special Care Nurseries. 10am - 12pm on 3rd Tuesday of every month. Birth to preschoolers. Craig Family Centre, 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton. Enquiries 9819 6220.

Loddon Mallee Kids (VIC)

For families in the Bendigo area. See website for details.


King Edward Memorial Hospital (WA)

Runs a group for those born at the hospital. Contact KEMH for details.


 

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