About us

Playgroup SA is a non-profit, community-based organisation which is committed to providing quality services to families with young children across South Australia. With over 2000 family members attending more than 190 playgroups across South Australia, Playgroup SA offers practical, professional advice and support, training and development including additional needs services, broad insurance coverage, play resources and playgroup workshops, among other services. Playgroup SA is a growing organisation that is run by a Board and has been operating since 1974. As a non-profit organisation, all funds received go directly into the servicing and support of SA Playgroups.

What our people say

"We love going to Upper Sturt Playgroup! It has been an awesome way for us to connect with others in the community."

Upper Sturt

"Playgroup is one of the reasons I enjoy being a stay-at-home mum! The regular socialisation, conversations and easy catch-ups that my children and I get from attending Playgroup are the highlight of our week!"

Fishtails Playgroup Mount Gambier

"We LOVE Playgroup! My mum has been taking her grandchildren (including my children) to Playgroup for more than 17 years and she plans on attending for at least another five."

The Corner Playgroup

"We've met some lovely people and made some life-long friends through attending Playgroup."

Koolyangarra Playgroup

"My children and I love Playgroup! I truly believe it does connect our community and it enables us to gain strong friendships. I have met and am still close friends with many of the mums from the Playgroups I've attended."

Barker Kindergarten Playgroup

"My family is involved in a small Community Playgroup where we share various fun activities for children who are babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. We are lucky enough to use our local kindergarten, which is very helpful for the transition to kindy. Playgroup is a fun, friendly environment that helps families create life long friendships."

Kirinari Playgroup

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What do you do to show that playgroup is coming to an end? 👋

At our playgroup, we sing the Goodbye Song.

It is a simple routine that helps children transition, feel secure, and know what to expect as the session wraps up.

Do you have a special end of playgroup ritual? We would love to hear it.

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Playgroup Spotlight: Connect and Play - The OT way 🤩😍

Our OT and AHA led Connect & Play Playgroup is designed to support children’s development through fun, engaging play experiences.
• Social connection
• Motor skill development
• Confidence building
• Guided by Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants 
A safe, supportive space where children can play, explore and build new skills, while families can connect too 💙

For more info, go to www.playgroupsa.com.au or register via the QR code.

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KIMOCHIS Australia training! 🧸🐯

WHEN: Wednesday 13th & Thursday14th May*
TIME : 12:30PM- 3:30PM both days
WHERE: Ingle Farm Salvation Army
120 Maxwell Road, Ingle Farm (Theatre Space)

How to Register: email Jess or Sara at
Salisburyc4c@salvationarmy.org.au
or 08 8397 9333
*This is a full day training split across 2 days, it is
recommended to attend both days to get the full experience

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Words Grow Minds family resource packs are available NOW!
You’ll find them at some playgroups and your local (South Australian) public library, FREE for babies and toddlers aged 0–3 years. One pack per child.

Each pack includes practical ideas and fun resources for talking,
playing, reading and singing, including a copy of picture book, Let’s
Make an Adventure, by Carrie Gallasch and Kia Hing Fay, published by
South Australian not-for-profit publisher @littlebookpress.

They’re designed to make things feel easier – not overwhelming – and
help you make the most of the moments you share each day.
Visit your local library or @wordsgrowminds to find out more.

#WordsGrowMinds

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On ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of Australians and New Zealanders who have served our countries in times of war, conflict and peacekeeping.

At Playgroup SA, we recognise the importance of sharing simple messages of remembrance with our children, helping them learn about kindness, gratitude and respect for those who came before us.

Lest we forget.

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🌏 Global Intergenerational Week 2026 🌏

This week we celebrate the powerful connections between young and older across our communities.

At playgroups, we see every day how meaningful it is when children and older friends come together. Stories are shared. Laughter is contagious. Learning flows both ways. These moments build understanding, belonging and respect across generations.

Intergenerational play is more than a lovely visit. It strengthens communities, supports wellbeing and creates memories that last a lifetime.

Let’s celebrate the friendships, wisdom and joy that happen when generations connect. 💛 

#GIW26

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Looking for connection, play and community for your little one?

Enrolling with Playgroup SA opens the door to hundreds of playgroups across South Australia where families come together to learn through play, make friends and feel supported.

Your membership gives you access to local playgroups, special programs, resources and a welcoming community that grows with your child.

Join today and start your playgroup journey.

www.playgroupsa.com.au

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Acknowledgement of country.

Playgroup SA acknowledges and respects the traditional custodians of the South Australian regions upon whose ancestral lands our Playgroups operate on. 

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and future for they  old the memories, the traditions, the culture and the hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

We also pay respect to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people from other areas of South Australia and Australia and acknowledge their deep feelings of attachment and Spiritual relationship to Country. 

Playgroup SA recognises the pain and suffering caused by past policies to Aboriginal Australians and the impact this has had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 

At Playgroup SA we are committed to a future of reconciliation, we believe that there is much knowledge and wisdom to be gained by Aboriginal Australians, by the learning of Country, land, cultures, truths and realities.