The Playgroup, a part of Play Matters Australia with an outlet in Enoggera, is set to release a new free resource for families. The resource will offer activities and tools to support children’s development through play and strengthen family bonds.
Bringing Play-Based Learning to Enoggera Families
Play Matters Australia, a national organisation that promotes early childhood development through play, is introducing the “Let’s Play” Playbook, a new guide for parents and caregivers.
Designed to enhance families’ experiences attending the Enoggera Playgroup and others nationwide, the Playbook will be available for free download on World Children’s Day, 20 November.
This play-based resource, drawing from the latest child development research, encourages interactive, educational play sessions for families with young children.
The book recently won the 2024 Speech Pathology Australia Language and Literacy Development Book of the Year for Birth to 3 Years, recognising its role in fostering early language skills and family engagement. Families who attend the Enoggera Playgroup will be among the first to experience the benefits of this resource, which integrates activities aligned with the evidence-based Sing&Grow program.
The Playgroup in Enoggera offers a welcoming environment where families can engage in meaningful, play-based interactions that contribute to children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The new Playbook will support these sessions with activities inspired by Karen Tyrrell, the award-winning author.
Supporting Families with Resources and Community
Play Matters Australia has a long history of supporting Australian families, dating back to 1973 when it was established as the Playgroup Association of Queensland. Initially run by volunteers, it has since expanded into a national organisation with programs and resources serving thousands of families nationwide.
Like others under the Play Matters network, the Enoggera Playgroup is part of a broader mission to make play-based learning accessible to all families, including those with children who have additional needs.
The organisation’s other programs, such as Sing&Grow, use music therapy to support family relationships and child development, particularly targeting early childhood skills to assist children as they transition to school.
Learn more about Play Matters on its official site.
Published 12-Nov-2024