Playgroups
Do you have a child aged 0 to 5 years? Join one of our playgroups, where parents and children can play, learn and make friends. All Mallee Family Care playgroup sessions are free to attend and facilitated by experienced staff.
Playgroups run during school terms.
Limited transport to and from playgroups is available for those who need it at some sessions. Please SMS or phone us to enquire.
Mildura
Mildura Bush Playgroup
Tuesdays, 9.30am–11am
Lake Hawthorn, Cabarita, via Regina Ave
Contact 0458 001 775
Little Explorers Playgroup
Not starting until first week in March
Thursdays, 9.30am–11am
Trinity Lutheran Church Hall, 103 Olive Ave Mildura
Contact 0458 001 775
Curious & Active Kids Playgroup
Tuesdays, 1.30pm–3pm
SMECC, 107-111 Twelfth Street, Mildura
Contact 0458 001 775
Red Cliffs
Red Cliffs Playgroup
Fridays, 9am–10.30am
Red Cliffs Primary School, Murray Ave, Red Cliffs
Contact 0458 001 775
Merbein
Little Chefs Playgroup
Mondays, 9.30am–11am
White Cliffs Room at Merbein Hub/Library
Contact 0458 001 775
Swan Hill
Little Emus Playgroup
St Mary's Primary School, Swan Hill
Tuesdays, 9am–11am
Thursdays, 9am–11am
Contact Michelle on 0456 955 331
Child & Family Hub Playgroup
Wednesdays, 9.30am–11.30am
The Child & Family Hub, 63 McCrae Street, Swan Hill
Contact Palwinder on 0436 374 115
Little Joeys Playgroup
Tuesdays, 9am–12pm (extended time for Term 1)
Thursdays, 9am–11am
Swan Hill Specialist School, 27-33 Yana Street, Swan Hill
Contact Teagan on 0457 382 084 or Palwinder on 0436 374 115
Lake Boga
Lake Boga
Fridays 9.30am–11.30am
Lake Boga Preschool, 15 Lalbert Road, Lake Boga
Contact Porsha on 0488 110 989
Nyah West Playgroup
Nyah West Playgroup
Mondays, 9.30am–1.30am
Nyah West Children’s Centre, 31 Lloyd Street, Nyah West
Contact Porsha on 0488 110 989
Manangatang
Manangatang Playgroup
Wednesdays, 9.30am–11am
Manangatang Community Centre, Robinvale-Sea Lake Road, Manangatang
Contact Porsha on 0488 110 989
Donald
Dynamic Butterflies Playgroup
Thursdays, 10.30am–12pm
East Laen Building, Donald Primary School, enter at cnr Walker & Waddell Streets, Donald
Contact Susie 0429 771 750
Birchip
Tiny Bulls Playgroup
Mondays, 10.30am–12pm
Birchip IHOM, 2 Corack Road, Birchip
Contact Palwinder 0436 374 115
Wycheproof
Playful Potoroos Playgroup
Fridays, 10.30am–12pm
Wycheproof Early Years Centre, Cnr High & Mount Streets, Wycheproof
Contact Teagan on 0457 382 084
Sea Lake
Tiny Cubs Playgroup
Wednesdays, 9.30am–11am
St Mary’s Primary School, 47 Hannon Street, Sea Lake
Contact Michelle 0456 955 331
Dareton
Dareton Playgroup
Fridays, 10.30am–12.30pm (starting Friday 20 February 2026)
SaCC Room at Dareton Public School, 49 Matong Street, Dareton
Contact Lisa on 03 5027 4586 or Bonita on 03 5027 7600
Pooncarie
Pooncarie Playgroup
Held once a month on Wednesdays,10.30am–12.30pm
Term 1 2026 session dates: 18 Feb, 18 March, 1 April
Pooncarie Town Hall, Tarcoola Street, Pooncarie
Contact Lisa on 03 5027 4586 or Bonita on 03 5027 7600
Benefits of playgroup
Playgroups bring young children, parents, families and communities together to learn and develop through play activities and social interaction
Playgroup supports children, parents and families to:
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Develop social skills
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Learn about health and wellbeing
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Be involved in music, craft and physical activity
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Prepare for kindergarten and school
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Meet people and share experiences
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Reduce social isolation
To learn more about our playgroup programs please contact us on 1300 417 618.