Who can join - and how?
Families with babies and pre-school-aged children are welcome to join.
We are inclusive – we value and celebrate diversity and people of all abilities.
You can join the existing morning sessions or start a new one with friends or members of your social groups.
You are welcome to attend a 2 week FREE trial session prior to joining and try as many days as you'd like.
Most sessions are mixed-age, but if you’d prefer a group with children of a similar age, you can connect with other parents and carers through our WhatsApp group to arrange one.
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 morning sessions running four days a week starting from 9AM until you're ready to leave.
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. The space is yours!
If you need flexibility, you got it! Join as an 'open member' and attend any session any time.
Membership Options
You can choose from several membership plans:
Full Year (12 months): Perfect for those who want a year of uninterrupted playgroup fun.
Half Year (6 months): Great for shorter commitments.
Single Term (3 months): Not sure? Join for a single term and try it out.
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.
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
*Must show proof of concession
**Early bird closes 28 February
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
