About Playgroup Australia
Playgroup Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 1984 as the national representative body for playgroup organisations.
Our Vision
Every child and family is positively impacted by participation in Playgroup.
Our Mission
Playgroup Australia is the National peak body, championing the important role of the Playgroup Movement in delivering positive social impact by supporting young children, families and communities.
Our Commitment
Playgroup Australia supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its goals of ‘substantive constitutional change and structural reform’. We want to see the ‘ancient sovereignty’ of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ‘shine through as a fuller expression of Australia’s nationhood’.
We accept the gracious invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk with First Nations people ‘in a movement for the Australian people for a better future’.
We encourage everyone in the playgroup movement to read the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
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.
Strategic Priorities
- Leading national advocacy and investment.
- Sustainability
- Strategic leadership
For more information about our strategic priorities:
Our History
The playgroup movement has been supported by central organisations (at state, territory and federal levels) for more than 50 years. We are trusted partners for communities, governments and other organisations, working in the interests of children and their families.