Playgroup Northern Territory

30/10/2026

Looking for accessible online safety advice for children and young people with disability? 💡💻

Every child engages with technology differently. Our easy read resources provide practical online safety information and advice using clear language and supportive visuals.

Designed for people with low literacy, intellectual disability, cognitive disability, and others who benefit from simplified information, these resources make online safety information more accessible.

They can help young people understand online risks, make informed decisions, and feel more confident navigating technology and online spaces.

As a parent, carer or support person, you can also use the resources to talk through the information together, explore the advice and support decision making.

📖 Explore our easy read online safety resources: https://news.esafety.gov.au/3W0tOlP

30/10/2026

Child safety requires strong safeguards and connected services.

Playgroup Australia is joining more than 50 organisations calling for an independent National Early Education and Care Commission and coordinated action across the wider early-years system.

On Monday, we will release our position statement setting out practical priorities for government.

Learn more from Thrive by Five

29/10/2026

NOTICE OF AGM MEETING
We cordially invite current Playgroup NT members to attend our Annual General Meeting scheduled for Monday 30 November at 5:30-6:30pm.

This is an opportunity to come together, hear about the year’s achievements, review the association’s financial statements and have a say in the future direction of Playgroup NT.

We are seeking interested members to join the Playgroup NT Board.
There are currently vacancies for:
Secretary
Treasurer
Ordinary Member

Important nomination information:
-Both the nominee and nominator must be current members of Playgroup NT.
-Nominees must hold a current NT Working with Children Check.
-Completed nomination forms must be received by Monday, 23 November 2026.

All members are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation about the future of Playgroup.
RSVP to: [email protected].

All information has sent emailed to current members today.

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

A busy, humid & hot Children’s Week at Playgroup House, Marrara with over 75 families attending our ‘Morning Celebration of Play’ from Monday to our final day today, Thursday.

During Children's Week, we'd like to share a little reminder about the importance of play. Play doesn't always need a purpose, a plan or a learning outcome. Sometimes, it's simply about the joy of exploring, discovering and having fun (credit: Playgroup Australia).

A heartfelt thank you to our regular families for making playgroup a welcoming space, especially for our new families that joined for the first time.

26/10/2026

Playgroup NT are registered to request invitations for our current members that have young children who meet Variety NT’s eligibility requirements.

The Christmas Parties are the biggest events of their kind in Australia for children with disabilities and complex needs.

This event caters for children aged between 0 and 12 years* who may have one or more of the following: serious illnesses, a physical and/or intellectual disability and complex needs.

If you meet their criteria and would like a ticket please email Cindy at [email protected]

With just weeks remaining until The Christmas Party Darwin hosts the 2026 event, we still have invitations available to attend!

If your child/children's school, support organisation, or service provider hasn't made an application for invitations there's still time. If they're not registered with us to make an application, we welcome them to do so. Please feel free to pass on the following link so we can provide them with detailed information about the process: https://www.sccpau.com.au/invites

📌A request for invitations must be submitted on your behalf via the official channels and cannot be done directly through our office or Facebook.

We can hardly contain our excitement to celebrate the festive season with the kids from across the NT, and we look forward to welcoming you to this year's event! 🥳🎄🎁

26/10/2026

It's Children's Week, and we'd like to share a little reminder about the importance of play.

Play doesn't always need a purpose, a plan or a learning outcome. Sometimes, it's simply about the joy of exploring, discovering and having fun. A child spending ten minutes tipping water between two cups isn't wasting time. They're doing exactly what children should be doing — playing!

There's often so much pressure to make every moment count, to encourage learning and development, and to keep little ones busy with meaningful activities. But play is meaningful all on its own.

This Children's Week, here's a gentle reminder: slow down, follow your child's lead and let them explore at their own pace.
Sometimes, the most wonderful moments happen when we simply let children play.

26/10/2026

🌟 Join Us for Nursery Time & Storytime at Litchfield Community Library! 📚🎶

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to connect with other families while helping your little ones develop a love of books, songs and learning? We'd love to welcome you to our weekly children's programs during the school term!

👶 Nursery Time 📅 Wednesdays at 10:30am 🎵 Nursery rhymes, picture books, finger play, singing and movement for babies.

📖 Storytime 📅 Thursdays at 10:30am 🎨 Stories, singing, dancing and craft activities. Recommended for children aged 1+ years.

Our sessions are a wonderful opportunity for children to learn, play and make new friends while families connect with the community.

💚 No bookings required - just drop in and join the fun!

📍 Litchfield Community Library

We can't wait to see you there! 🌈📚

26/10/2026

Help us plan for the future!
Survey is open for 3 weeks; hard copies are available at the library.
Survey available:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BW2PX3

26/10/2026