Supported Playgroups (City of Port Phillip)
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About this service
Provides a free 10-week group for caregivers and children zero to five years running weekly during term time. These playgroups are a great opportunity to: - meet other families and share parenting experiences - get information about your baby’s development - receive support around parenting and play. Playgroups are run according to the smalltalk program, and topics include ‘Tuning into Children’, ‘Child-led Play’, and ‘Listening and Talking More’. You can find more information about smalltalk at www.smalltalk.net.au.
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Service name
Supported Playgroups (City of Port Phillip)
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Service address
Bubup Nairm Family Centre
99b Carlisle St Balaclava
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Additional sites
Ferrars Street Education and Community Precinct
129 - 161 Ferrars St Southbank -
Phone
0412 514 421
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Urgency levels
Just Curious
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Service name
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- Service provider
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Department name
Family Support Services
- Website
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Email
supportedplaygroups@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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Last update
17/05/2019
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Service area
City of Port Phillip
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Service hours
Wednesday and Thursday during term time, 10am to 12pm
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Age group
Maximum age 5 years
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Additional age criteria
Provides services for caregivers and children zero to five years.
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Eligibility criteria
A family member in the household holds a Health Care Card or equivalent
Families in which a family member identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Families looking after children in kinship care arrangements (out of home care)
Families referred from Orange Door/Child Protection
Families referred from or participating in Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Services
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Interpreters
Yes but requires booking in advance
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Service type
INDIVIDUAL
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Costs
No Costs
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Service area
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Languages (other than English)
No
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Disability access
Yes
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Drop in service
Yes
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Outreach
Yes
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Languages (other than English)
More information for teachers, wellbeing staff and service professionals
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Participation length
As Required
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Participation type
Voluntary
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Secondary consult
No
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Staff profile
Array
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Participation length
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Referral mode
Yes - http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/family_support.htm
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Referral mode
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