Playgroup Network
Natural Parenting Melbourne is currently affiliated with playgroups in the following suburbs across Melbourne. Playgroups are open to all NPM member families (space permitting). We currently have 12 playgroups running within Melbourne.
Most playgroups meet on a weekly basis for 2-3 hours. Sessions include lots of free indoor and outdoor play, circle time for songs/craft and a shared morning tea of fruit. Each family is asked to bring along a piece of fruit to share. Occasionally guest speakers are invited to speak with groups about the information/services/products that they offer.
How to Join a Playgroup?
You will need to contact the playgroup coordinator to ensure there are vacancies available. You will also need to become a member of Natural Parenting Melbourne to attend any of our playgroups. The yearly membership cost to NPM is $25. In addition to your NPM membership each playgroup has a term fee or casual attendance fee that covers the cost of venue hire, craft supplies, tea/coffee, etc.
Please contact the coordinator listed for more information about your local group.
Bacchus Marsh
Meets: Friday 8.30 till 10.30am
Venue: St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Rd Bacchus Marsh
Cost in addition to NPM membership: contact coordinator
Coordinator: Aimee Woods Ph: 5367 7251
Email contact: Hayley Quach haycoonam@yahoo.com.au
Brunswick
Meets: Tuesday 10am till 12pm
Venue: Brunswick Uniting Church, Merri Street, Brunswick
Public transport: #19 Tram (North Coburg); Upfield Line Train (Brunswick or Jewell station)
Cost in addition to NPM membership: $25 Yearly Playgroup Vic Membership + Venue Hire
Contact: Louise 0405 844 221
Email: loubelle70@hotmail.com
Parkdale
Meets: every second Monday 10am till 12noon
Venue: Bayside Community Health Centre, Nepean Highway, Parkdale.
Cost in addition to NPM membership: Annual membership
Contact: Julie Tenner Ph: 9766 4683 or 0402 840 678
Email: julie.tenner@hotmail.com
Cockatoo
Meets: Thursdays 10am till 12noon
Venue: Bailey Rd Kindergarten, Bailey Rd Cockatoo
Cost in addition to NPM membership: weekly or term fee
Contact: Shelley Walker Ph: 9754 3057
Email: shelleyw@aapt.net.au
Montmorency - Tuesdays
Meets: Tuesday 9.30 till 11.30am
Venue: Montmorency Children's Centre, Petrie Park, Mountainview Road, Montmorency
Public Transport: 300m walk to Montmorency Railway Station
Cost in addition to NPM membership: $50 per term, $25 Yearly Playgroup Vic Membership
Contact: Anne Hibbert Ph: 9431 4930
Email: ab.hibbert@bigpond.com
Montmorency - Thursdays
Meets: Thursday 9.00 till 11.00
Venue: Montmorency Children's Centre, Petrie Park, Mountainview Road, Montmorency
Public Transport: 300m walk to Montmorency Railway Station
Cost in addition to NPM membership: $55 per term, $25 Yearly Playgroup Vic Membership
Contact: Fay Loveland Ph: 9439 4623
Email: fay_loveland@yahoo.com.au
Northcote 2 playgroups
Meets: Monday 9.30 till 11.30
Venue: Jika Jika Community Centre
Public transport: 100m walk to Westgarth Train station and 100m to 86 tram
Cost in addition to NPM membership: $2 a session attended
Coordinator: Amanda Hawkey Ph; 9484 4931
Email: amandahawkey@mac.com
Wednesday Northcote (10am-12noon)
Venue: as above
Contact: Suzana Dewa , Ph: 03 94815414
Email: suzanadewa1@optusnet.com.au
Ringwood
Meets: Friday 9.30 till 11.30am
Venue: Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Road, Ringwood
Cost in addition to NPM membership: weekly or term fee
Contact: Wendy Gooley Ph: 9844 3439
Email: wendygooley@yahoo.com.au
Selby
Meets: Tuesdays 9.30 till 11.30am
Venue: Selby Community House
Cost in addition to NPM membership: weekly or term fee
Contact: Michelle Kemp Ph: 9745 3195
Email: shellykemp@optusnet.com.au
St Kilda
Meets: Thursdays 10am till 12noon
Venue: Elwood Community Centre, 63a Ormond Esplanade, Elwood. Rear of the Beach House Café
Public Transport:
Cost in addition to NPM membership: weekly or term fee
Contact: Lindy Spanger Ph: 9523 6317
Email: lindy@dreamengine.com.au
Warrandyte
Meets: Tuesdays 9.30am till 11.30am
Venue: Warrandyte Uniting Church Playgroup Hall, Corner of Taroona and West End Roads, Warrandyte.
Cost in addition to NPM membership: weekly or term fee and Playgroups Victoria membership
Contact: Fiona Young
Ph: 03 9844 3306
0437 697 429
Email: fiona@webwords.net.au
We warmly welcome expressions of interest from NPM members who are keen to start/co-ordinate a NEW playgroup in their area. Please contact Carolyn Shurey via info@naturalparenting.com.au for support setting up a new group.
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