Play Matters Cairns

08/06/2026

Free Group Music Therapy Opportunity | Cairns, Leichhardt & Stafford Heights

Sing&Grow in partnership with PlayConnect+ provides free, group, music therapy services in Cairns, Leichhardt and Stafford Heights in Queensland.

There are three locations offering the PlayConnect+ Sing&Grow program for the remainder of Term 2 and registrations are open for families wishing to join in for the start of Term 3 (week commencing Monday 20 July).

It is a free music therapy program for young children who have developmental delay or disability (aged 0 to 8 years) and their families, no diagnosis necessary to join. It is a safe and friendly place where families can explore movement and music together, supported by a Registered Music Therapist and Play Helper.

You can find out more about these sessions and register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0YsrV0

07/06/2026

🌟Start the week off with play — come to Playgroup!🌟

Join us at the Cairns Hub from 9.30am Monday morning for play, chats and fun🥰

Little explorers and big smiles welcome 🌿✨

03/06/2026

Mabo Day (3 June) is celebrated annually to commemorate Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful advocacy to overturn the idea of terra nullius or 'land belonging to no one' and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' enduring connection to land.

It's an important day to remember and an important story to share with our youngest learners.

For children, this is an opportunity to learn about fairness, identity, and respect for Country. Mabo Day helps us understand that one person’s determination can create lasting change, opening the door for Native Title rights and recognition for future generations.

On this day of national significance, the invitation to learn about Mabo Day which closes out National Reconciliation Week, nurtures children's natural curiosity and fosters respect and, helps our future generations learn about our shared histories.

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation has a list of educational resources, including lots of music and songs - which are a small snapshot of the incredibly diverse and beautiful Torres Strait Islander Cultures, https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0XJtL0

02/06/2026

Does your child have a developmental concern or disability from birth to eight years of age?

Our free group music therapy session is for you!

Hosted at The Benevolent Society Cairns & Gordonvale Early Years Centres on Wednesday the sessions are free and use fun, recognisable music and movement to connect and play.

Interested? Contact Jaye via [email protected] or just join in next Wednesday at 9:30am!

You can find out more about this session here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SbtS0

Autism Queensland

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

🌟🌟Exciting news🌟🌟

We’re back at The Cairns Hub this Monday, 9.30–11.30am.
Join us for a morning of play, chats and friendly faces.
A cosy, inclusive space for little ones to explore and families to connect 🌿✨

26/05/2026

Does your child have a developmental concern or disability from birth to eight years of age?

Our free group music therapy session is for you!

Hosted at The Benevolent Society Cairns & Gordonvale Early Years Centres on Wednesday the sessions are free and use fun, recognisable music and movement to connect and play.

Interested? Contact Jaye via [email protected] or just join in next Wednesday at 9:30am!

You can find out more about this session here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SbtR0

Autism Queensland

24/05/2026

Join us for a FREE Messy Play webinar with Connecting The Dots Through Culture!

Join Jackie and Cecelia as they explore how messy play can deepen children's connection to the natural world - from waterways and oceans to land and sky. This session will honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood perspective, recognising the deep and enduring connection to Country.

Whether you are an educator, volunteer or parent, this session will leave you inspired to embrace the joys of messy play, while fostering a lifelong connection to our natural world.

Thursday 28 May
12 noon to 12:30pm (AEST)
Free, but register to access or attend.

Register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0VH0d0

20/05/2026

Hello wonderful families 👋💛

Just a little reminder that there is no PlayConnect+ or PALS playgroup running this week.

We can’t wait to see you back next week for more play, connection and fun 🌿✨