About Playgroup Australia
Playgroup Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 1984 as the national representative body for playgroup organisations.
Working for our members & families
Our Vision
Every child and family in Australia has access to a quality playgroup.
Our Mission
Advocate for playgroups and support Playgroup Australia members to strengthen delivery of quality services to young children and families.
At A Glance
Playgroup Australia is a Public Company Limited by Guarantee. The Members of Playgroup Australia are State and Territory playgroup organisations.
The Playgroup Australia Board comprises members nominated by State and Territory organisations and independent directors.
The Board & CEO
Strategic Priorities
- Leading national advocacy and investment.
- Strengthening research and quality.
- Supporting member performance.
- Facilitating shared opportunities.
- Transformation and sustainability.
For more information about our strategic priorities:
Our goals
Our History
Playgroup has a long and credible history as one of Australia’s largest civil society movements. The Playgroup movement has been providing and supporting playgroups for more than 45 years through volunteerism and the outreach work of each state and territory organisation.
The playgroup movement
Building stronger communities