WHAT IS A PLAYGROUP? 

A playgroup is an informal session where parents, carers, babies and children aged 0 to school age come together in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Language Playgroups in the Canberra area

FINNISH

• Cook - Suomi-Kerho Finnish Playgroup: Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 

FRENCH

• French Playgroup, Les Petites Etoiles. Email [email protected]  

GERMAN 

• Spielwelt German Parents Association Playgroup. Visit website or email [email protected] 

​​ INDONESIAN and MALAY

• Anak Canberra Playgroup. https://playgroupact.org.au/store/canberra-anak-playgroup/ or email  [email protected]

ITALIAN

• I Tesorini (Little Treasures) Playgroup Website Email: [email protected] 

​ JAPANESE

• Niko-Niko Japanese Language Playgroup: [email protected] 

POLISH

• Playgroup (for children aged 0-5). Contact Kasia on 0418 633 378 or email [email protected]

RUSSIAN

• Playgroup in Belconnen area for children 0-5. Contact Elena at [email protected] 

SPANISH 

• Spanish Playgroup, Ositos/Chocolate Bears. See http://www.ositoscool.com.au/playgroup.html  or email [email protected]  
• Castle Playroom-ACT Playgroups Email: [email protected]

You can also contact the ACT Playgroups Association, which supports over 200 playgroups in and around the ACT to locate additional or more up-to-date information. The Association is happy to assist you to start your own language playgroup.  They can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 1800 171 882. You can also visit their website and facebook page. 

See also CANBERRA BILINGUAL FAMILIES a local group to share tips and experiences for bringing up bubs bilingually. Find out more from their facebook page 

For details of more formal language programs for children CLICK HERE  

For an article about the role and benefits of multilingual playgroups CLICK HERE