Playgroup WA Aboriginal Playgroup - Laverton, Menzies, Quairading, Pingelly

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

Programs Manager Chris during one of her last regional visits to Waabiny Time Playgroup in Albany to have prominent indigenous elder "Aunty Averil" make her ...

10/07/2025

08/07/2025

Acknowledge NAIDOC Week at playgroup this week by starting your session with a Acknowledgement of Country song – perfect for little voices. It’s a meaningful way to build respect and connection to land and culture from an early age ❤💛🖤

Download the templates here: playgroupwa.com.au/celebrating-naidoc-week

08/07/2025

NAIDOC Week is here! This year’s theme is 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy'. It’s a time to reflect, learn and celebrate the enduring culture, stories and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At playgroup, it’s a chance to learn together, celebrate culture and build respect through play, song, stories and art! 💛🌿

👉 Explore meaningful ways to celebrate: playgroupwa.com.au/celebrating-naidoc-week
🔗 Learn more: naidoc.org.au

08/07/2025

Exciting news – we have a new CEO! 🌟

Playgroup WA is thrilled to welcome Annette Harwood to the team! Annette is passionate about supporting families, championing play, and working alongside communities to help children grow and thrive 🌈

We’re so excited for what’s ahead!

27/05/2025

⭐Health & Development Services Are Coming to Pingelly! ⭐

All families with children are welcome to attend the Earbus and other child development professionals!

📅 Date: Monday, 9th June

📍 Location: Pingelly Koorlangka Waabiny Playgroup
(Playgroup/REED Community Centre, New Street, Pingelly)

🕘 Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

FREE SERVICES FOR ALL LOCAL CHILDREN.

👂 Earbus – Free ear health checks for children
🗣️ Speech Pathologist – Supporting children’s speech and language development
👐 Occupational Therapist – Helping with fine motor skills, sensory needs, and daily activities

💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to check in on your child’s health and development in a relaxed and welcoming playgroup setting.

20/05/2025

🌿 A beautiful morning of play, connection, and community in Pingelly!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the official opening of both of our new playgroups 🎉

Families explored the magic of playgroup and enjoyed fun play ideas for little ones!

A special moment was shared with Malcolm Jetta, who delivered a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony using leaves from the lemon-scented gum trees at the old playgroup building — a meaningful way to bring the old into the new 💛

28/04/2025

Pingelly Playgroups Open Day! 🍂

Join us for a morning of play, connection and community to celebrate the official opening of both of our playgroups in Pingelly! Learn about the magic of playgroup and discover fun play ideas! Smoking ceremony, connecting with local Elders, Aboriginal face painting and MORE!

📅 Tuesday 6 May
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍 Pingelly Playgroup, New Street Pingelly

Contact michelle.craig@playgroupwa.com.au for more information!

10/04/2025

🎉 Health & Development Services visiting Pingelly! FREE services available for local families!

🗓 Date: Monday, 9th June
⏰ Time: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
📍 Location: Pingelly Playgroup (Playgroup/REED Community Centre, New Street Pingelly)

👂 Earbus - Offering free ear health checks for children
🗣️ Speech Pathologist - Helping children with communication and language development
👐 Occupational Therapist - Supporting motor skills, sensory needs, and everyday activities