Play Matters Greater Brisbane

16/10/2026

🌟 Thank You for Making Imaginative Play Matters a Success! 🌟

A huge thank you to all the exhibitors, stallholders and community partners who helped make last week's Imaginative Play Matters such a success.

With more than 500 attendees, the event was filled with creativity, connection and plenty of opportunities for families to play, learn and explore together. A big thank you as well to everyone who came along and helped create such a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

📸 We’ve got plenty more photos to share, so keep an eye on our page for more highlights from the day!

Special thanks to the following organisations who joined us:
Lifespan Therapies
Bilingual by Five
Gardenia Early Learning Bray Park
Caboolture Early Years Place
My First Gym Strathpine
Babysign - with Charlene
Sam Riley Swim Schools
Queensland Rail
Mother Duck Childcare Kallangur
BLAK Healing Collective
Rotary Club of Pine Rivers
HIPPY Kurbingui Youth Development Ltd Offical Page
Goodstart Early Learning Redcliffe - Williams Street
Sing & Grow
Kidz Magic Capestone
Capers Early Learning - Bald Hills
ETC Parent Pathways
Hanrahan Health

15/10/2026

Thank you to all our wonderful community partners Goodstart Early Learning Redcliffe - Williams Street, Goodstart Early Learning Redcliffe - Ashmole Road, LEAD Childcare Rothwell, HIPPY Australia and Queensland Department of Education for joining us for a fun morning at Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre! Looking forward to seeing lots of families at our next pop-up playgroups on November 5th, 19th and December 3rd. See you there!

14/10/2026

🌈 West End Pop-Up Playgroup 🌈

We're excited to be teaming up with Rainbow Families Queensland and Trina Massey Councillor for the Gabba Ward for a colourful, connection-filled morning of Pride fun for the whole family!

Join us for a FREE celebration of community, creativity and joy, specially created for LGBTQ+ families and their allies.

✨ What to expect:
🌈 Rainbow-themed craft activities for kids
🍎 Free fruit for little bellies
✔️ Inclusive play, connection and community

Whether you're navigating parenthood as two mums, two dads, a solo parent, co-parenting family, carer, chosen family, or something beautifully in between, you are welcome here.
This event is all about celebrating diversity, building connections, and giving children the freedom to embrace the joy of being themselves.
Enjoy a cuppa, meet other families, and connect with people who truly get it.

📅 Date: Monday 19 October
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
📍 Location: West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex Street, West End
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🌈

13/10/2026

Join us at the Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre Pop-up Playgroup!
Come on down and join in the fun with Goodstart Early Learning Redcliffe - Williams Street, HIPPY Australia and LEAD Childcare Rothwell.
✨ Enjoy play, connection, and discover what Prep, Playgroup, Kindy, or childcare might be like
✨ Learn about enrolling your child in Kindy or Prep 2027
✨ Meet local educators and connect with other families
✨ Rhythm & Movement from 9:45am
📅 Thursday, 15 October
🕤 9:30am - 11:00am
📍 Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre
Green Space next to the stairs leading up to Hoyts Cinemas
💛 Free event – no bookings required
We can't wait to see you there! 🌈✨
https://playmatters.org.au/playgroups/29726000642

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

🎵 Join Sing&Grow at PlayConnect+ Stafford Heights ECDP! 🎵

Looking for a welcoming and supportive space for your family? 💛

Sing&Grow is a music therapy program for families of young children with a disability or developmental concern- no diagnosis is needed! Led by a registered music therapist and play helper, sessions provide opportunities for children and families to connect through music, play and shared experiences.

✨ Enjoy music and play together
✨ Connect with other families
✨ Access information and support
✨ Support your child's development in a fun and engaging environment

📅 Next session: Friday, 16 October 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Location: Stafford Heights ECDP

Sessions run weekly for 8 weeks, and new families are welcome!

🔗 Learn more or register here: https://playmatters.org.au/playgroups/16422311862

08/10/2026