Content components Playing develops a child's social skills, focus and self-control. Playgroups are a great way for your child to learn through play and make new friends. They also provide an opportunity for you to meet and connect with other parents.Activities can include singing, dancing, craft, sports and free play. You can also offer your own ideas for activities to add variety to playgroup sessions.In Boroondara, we have playgroups for:parents and caregivers who speak Chinesegrandparentsfamilies looking for a playgroup run by a trained facilitatorfamilies looking for a playgroup run by parents.Use our local directory below to find a playgroup that suits you. We recommend contacting the playgroup you’re interested in to find out what it costs, whether you need to register and if the playgroup only runs during school terms. Find a local playgroup Expand all Collapse all Monday playgroups NameLocationSession timeContactCanterbury Neighbourhood Centre PlaygroupCanterbury Community Precinct2 Kendall St, CanterburyMondays9:30 am to 11:30 amwww.canterburync.au[email protected](03) 9830 4214Grandparents PlaygroupBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, CamberwellMondays9 am to 12 pmhttps://bowenstreet.org.au[email protected](03) 9889 0791Gumnut MusicCraig Family Centre7 Samarinda Ave, AshburtonMondays 9:30 am to 10:30 amwww.craigfc.org.au[email protected](03) 9885 7789Open Age PlaygroupBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, CamberwellMondays9 am to 12 pmhttps://bowenstreet.org.au[email protected](03) 9889 0791St. Dom's Sunflower Kids PlaygroupSt. Dominic's Primary School145 Highfield Rd, CamberwellMondays 2:30 pm to 3:30 pmwww.sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au[email protected](03) 9836 8300William Street Playhouse - Facilitated PlaygroupWilliam Street Playhouse39 William St, HawthornMondays10 am to 12 pmwww.hch.org.au/williamstplayhouse[email protected](03) 9819 2629 Tuesday playgroups NameLocationSession timeContactCamberwell Structured Playgroup (in Ashburton)Children's Centre at Ashburton Uniting Church3 Ashburn Grove, AshburtonTuesdays9:30 am to 12:30 pmhttps://camberwellstructuredplaygroup.org[email protected] Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre PlaygroupCanterbury Community Precinct2 Kendall St, CanterburyTuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 amwww.canterburync.au[email protected](03) 9830 4214Grandparents PlaygroupBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, CamberwellTuesdays11 am to 1 pmhttps://bowenstreet.org.au[email protected](03) 9889 0791Open Age PlaygroupBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, CamberwellTuesdays9 am to 12 pmhttps://bowenstreet.org.au[email protected](03) 9889 0791William Street Playhouse - Drop InWilliam Street Playhouse39 William St, HawthornDrop in anytime Tuesdays 9 am to 3 pmwww.hch.org.au/williamstplayhouse[email protected](03) 9819 2629 Wednesday playgroups NameLocationSession timeContactBush PlaygroupWattle ParkRiversdale Rd, BurwoodWednesdays9:30 to 11:30 amwww.craigfc.org.au[email protected](03) 9885 7789 Camberwell Structured Playgroup (in Ashburton)Children's Centre at Ashburton Uniting Church3 Ashburn Grove, AshburtonWednesdays 9:30 am to 12:30 pmhttps://camberwellstructuredplaygroup.org[email protected]Chinese Speaking PlaygroupGreythorn Maternal and Child Health Centre2 Centre Way, Balwyn NorthWednesdays10:30 am to 12:30 pmBoroondara Maternal and Child Health[email protected](03) 9278 4606Gumnut MusicCraig Family Centre7 Samarinda Ave, AshburtonWednesdays11:30 am to 12:30 pmwww.craigfc.org.au[email protected](03) 9885 7789Mandarin PlaygroupCraig Family Centre7 Samarinda Ave, AshburtonWednesdays 9:30 am to 11 amwww.craigfc.org.au[email protected](03) 9885 7789Mums and Bubs YogaCraig Family Centre7 Samarinda Ave, AshburtonWednesdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pmwww.craigfc.org.au[email protected](03) 9885 7789Playgroup at Ashburton BaptistAshburton Baptist Church8 Y St, AshburtonWednesdays10 am to 11:30 amhttps://www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au/playgroup [email protected]William Street Playhouse - Drop InWilliam Street Playhouse39 William St, HawthornDrop in anytime Wednesdays 9 am to 3 pmwww.hch.org.au/williamstplayhouse[email protected](03) 9819 2629 Thursday playgroups NameLocationSession timeContactCamberwell Structured Playgroup (in Ashburton) - Baby and Pre-Toddler Sensory ProgramChildren's Centre at Ashburton Uniting Church3 Ashburn Grove, AshburtonThursdays 9:30 to 10:30 am and 10:45 to 11:45 amhttps://camberwellstructuredplaygroup.org[email protected]Chinese Speaking PlaygroupNorth Balwyn Maternal and Child Health Centre90 Maud St, Balwyn NorthThursdays10:30 am to 12:30 pmBoroondara Maternal and Child Health[email protected](03) 9278 4606Fun with Music Playgroup CanterburyHighfield Road Uniting Church72 Highfield Rd, CanterburyThursdays10 am to 11 am[email protected](03) 9836 6560St Columbs PlaygroupSt Columbs Anglican Church5 St Columbs St, HawthornThursdays10 am to 11:30 amwww.stcolumbs.org.au/welcome/playgroup[email protected](03) 9818 2193 (answering machine only)St. Dom's Sunflower Kids PlaygroupSt. Dominic's Primary School145 Highfield Rd, CamberwellThursdays 9 am to 10:30 amwww.sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au[email protected](03) 9836 8300William Street Playhouse - Drop InWilliam Street Playhouse39 William St, HawthornDrop in anytime Thursdays 9 am to 3 pmwww.hch.org.au/williamstplayhouse[email protected](03) 9819 2629 Friday playgroups NameLocationSession timeContactFintona PlaygroupFintona Early Learning Centre80 Balwyn Rd, BalwynFridays9:30 am to 11 amwww.fintona.vic.edu.au/our-school/playgroup/ [email protected] (03) 9830 1388Friday Parent-Led PlaygroupCraig Family Centre7 Samarinda Ave, AshburtonFridays 9:30 am to 11:30 amwww.craigfc.org.au[email protected](03) 9885 7789Friday Structured PlaygroupSurrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre157 Union Rd, Surrey HillsFridays9:30 am to 11 amhttps://surreyhillsnc.org.au[email protected](03) 9890 2467Stay and Play PlaygroupKew Neighbourhood Learning Centre2/12 Derby St, KewFridays9:30 am to 12 pmhttps://kewnlc.org.au[email protected](03) 9853 3126 Sunday playgroups NameLocationSession timeContactMandarin PlaygroupBowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, CamberwellSunday mornings once a monthhttps://bowenstreet.org.au[email protected](03) 9889 0791 Expand all Collapse all More on playgroupsFind out about playgroups outside of Boroondara or get advice on how to start your own playgroup on the Playgroup Victoria website.Your MCH nurse can help you find a playgroup near you. Visit our Maternal and Child Health Service page for more information.Contact us For more information on playgroups, including updates to the directory, please contact Boroondara Families on (03) 9278 4014 or email [email protected].