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Tasmanian Govt is developing its first Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy for 0-25 year-olds. Policy will be based on 1000s of views, voices & ideas from chn & #youngpeople. Read the Consultation Report s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/hdp.au.prod.ap…

Heal Country, heal our nation. Teach children about Country from birth. Grow and nurture connections. Cherish Country, ceremony, traditions, language, song & create a path towards open conversation. #playgroupculture #IndigenousPlaygroup #PlaygroupYarns #NAIDOCWeek #HealCountry

How is your playgroup taking action this #NAIDOCWeek? This beautiful artwork created by #SharonSlater in collaboration with #PlaygroupVictoria invites you to “....come together to teach and learn their Culture through our land, animals and our stories.” playgroup.org.au/reconciliation/

#2021CensusAU #connectingfamilies We encourage all families to take the time to complete the picture in August so we can create playgroups where you need them. Playgroups of all shapes are sizes exist nationally in metro, regional and rural areas thanks to your data.

We applaud the Government’s decision to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks. Every child needs time with their parents or carers in the critical early months, and every parent and carer deserves support to step away from the workplace. Read more: bit.ly/3yHB2ge

Today, we're kickstarting a conversation on the value of playgroups, with the launch of Australia's first Playgroup Statement, joined by special guest Amanda Rishworth MP. If you're for children and families, this Statement is for you. Read more: bit.ly/3TArDiZ

It's launched! Australia's first playgroup Playgroup Statement is out in the world. Thanks to Playgroup SA Early Childhood Australia & Australian Catholic University for helping us celebrate. And special thanks to “Minister for Playgroups” Amanda Rishworth MP for her strong support - and hands-on consultation!

Want to know more about Australia's first Playgroup Statement? Join the online conversation on 26 October, with a stellar panel: Catherine Liddle, Karen McLean ILSTE, Sam Page, Sally Matheson, Sue Packer AM and Playgroup WA's David Zarb. Register at: bit.ly/3MITw5E

We're looking forward to working with the Government to improve access to playgroups for all families Amanda Rishworth MP Jim Chalmers MP dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/treas… via The Daily Telegraph

We welcome $12.4m in the Budget to boost the role of playgroups and toy libraries in supporting children, families and communities. This is recognition of the fundamental importance of community-level connections in helping families to thrive. Read more: bit.ly/3SCyF56

Have you explored Play and Learn Together? It's a free and evidence-informed online learning platform for educators and families. Take a short survey to tell us what you think of this resource and go in the draw to win one of three $50 ECA Shop vouchers. bit.ly/3SUDWVQ

Happy 20th Birthday to our good friends ARACY - Every Child Thriving! May you power through 20 more.

The Early Years Strategy is a golden opportunity for children and families to explain what matters to them and how the Government can help them to flourish. We're proud our CEO will be contributing - and we'll help families to do likewise. Read more: bit.ly/3EHVXD5

We are delighted to welcome three new independent directors to the Playgroup Australia Board. Great to have you with us, Hon Dr Stephen Martin AO, Andrew Woolf and Joanna Brent. Our media release: bit.ly/3ARF5ri

We are delighted that our members and partners will be working with Autism Queensland to deliver a new National Early Childhood Program for children birth-8 years with disability or developmental concerns. Playgroups are a great environment for learning, playing and belonging.

A new report conducted by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the benefits of investment in the Early Years. Our new Early Years Strategy will set out our vision to best support Australia’s children and their families in the early years.

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One week to go! We're counting down to National Playgroup Week 2023. Join us in celebrating the children, families and organisations that make playgroups so special. Find out more: bit.ly/3Tav0gY #NationalPlaygroupWeek

Want to know what's important to young children and their families? Ask them! We did, and here's what they said: bit.ly/EYSvideo Thanks to Department of Social Services and Amanda Rishworth MP for producing this beautiful video #EarlyYearsStrategy

‘Playgroup Australia reports that one in three children attend a playgroup prior to starting school. But we want to extend that opportunity to more children and families.’ Thanks to Amanda Rishworth MP for her support in #NationalPlaygroupWeek. Watch here👀: bit.ly/3lvx0E6