Play and Connect

This supportive group provides opportunity for families to connect and play with their child, as well as other families, through fun, interactive activities, sensory play and art.

Play and Connect aims to create a safe, predictable, nurturing environment for the primary carer (mother; father; grandparents or foster carer) and their infant / child to interact and engage with other families. The Family Co. space offers a large indoor and outdoor area for play, and activities to suit children from infancy to preschool.

This playgroup has a range of families attending with children across all ages, and is a great space for parents to connect with each other, including new parents navigating the early stages of parenthood!

The playgroup is supported by an experienced parenting facilitator, and provides opportunity for participants to connect with other programs that The Family Co. provide if needed, as well as those in the wider community.

Play and Connect runs on Tuesdays during school terms from 9:30am - 11am at our Jannali location. For further information, please contact us on (02) 9528 2933.

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About Us

We exist because all children and families should have a safe home, strong connections and opportunities to thrive in life.
Group Programs Schedule

Each term, we publish a calendar of events for programs we offer. This includes our Parenting Support Programs, Early Childhood and Educational Support Programs and Domestic Violence Support Programs.
How to Refer

Help is easy to access. You can be referred by a health professional or another agency, or self-refer. Just call us on (02) 9528 2933 and tell us what you need help with.
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Family Workers provide assistance to families who, for a variety of reasons, would benefit from additional support.
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Volunteering is a great way to help us! We're a lean and specialised team, and while we don't allow volunteers in client facing capacities, we are very grateful to have volunteers who can assist with admin, marketing and events. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you!
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Support The Family Co.

Help us put your donation to work where ever the need is greatest. You can give a one-off donation or make a regular gift by Direct Debit.
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