Who can join - and how?
Families with pre-school aged children are welcome to join.
We are inclusive – we value and celebrate diversity and people of all abilities.
You can join an existing group or start a new one with friends or members of your Parents’ Group. We try to group children of a similar age.
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You are welcome to attend one trial session prior to joining.
Fill in an enrolment form with session preferences to get the process started, or get in touch here.
Session times and availability
Woodend Playgroup operates Monday to Friday with two sessions every morning that families can join as their regular session.
• 9am – 11am
• 11am – 1pm
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Every afternoon from 1pm–5pm is an open session, free for any member to drop into (in addition to or instead of your set session). You are welcome to attend as many open sessions as you wish throughout the week.
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Alternatively if the set sessions don't work for your family, you are welcome to enroll as an 'open member' and attend when it suits your schedule (within opening hours).​
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Membership Options
You can choose from several membership plans:
Full Year (12 months): Perfect for those who want a year of uninterrupted playgroup fun.
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Half Year (6 months): Great for shorter commitments.
Month-to-Month: For those who need ultimate flexibility, our recurring monthly membership adapts to your needs.
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Concessional Memberships*
We also offer concessional memberships for parents or carers who hold a current concession card, such as a pension card, health care card, or DVA card.
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Early Bird Discounts**
If you purchase your membership by the end of February each year, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount on your plan. Don’t miss out
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*Must show proof of concession
**Early bird closes 28 February 2024
What are my responsibilities as a member?
As Woodend Playgroup is solely managed by volunteers (all parents of children currently attending playgroup), we ask that members volunteer at least once a year to assist in fundraising and events.
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This might include baking and assisting with a cake stall, helping out at a working bee, getting behind the BBQ at a sausage sizzle or helping out at a Playgroup event.
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We use the funds raised to put on awesome events and also to maintain and improve our facilities - whether that be landscaping, painting, purchasing new play equipment and toys.
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We also depend on each and everyone of our Playgroup Community to contribute to keeping the premises clean, and tidying up after yourselves. We provide a vacuum cleaner and cleaning items for your convenience.
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Committee
The Committee is made up of parents who volunteer their time to keep Playgroup running smoothly. Meetings are held at Playgroup on the first Tuesday of the month.
We are always excited to welcome new parents and carers into Committee roles to bring new energy and fresh ideas. No particular skills are required, just enthusiasm for making Playgroup the best it can be.
Being a part of the Woodend Playgroup Committee is a rewarding experience. Committee roles provide opportunities for social and professional networking, and can be a great creative outlet. Portfolios can also be shared between two or more people.
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And, an added bonus is that you get FREE annual membership! (Please note, members joining the committee for the first time are still required to purchase an annual membership, and will be reimbursed when your membership expires).
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Commitment to child safety and wellbeing
WPG has a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing and keeping children safe from harm, including child abuse. All children who come to WPG have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children who come to WPG will always be our first priority and we have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. We aim to create an environment where children feel safe and have fun while learning and developing through play and socialisation.
We expect all members and visitors to the WPG to abide by our Child Safe Policy and Procedure and Code of Conduct and found here.
