Integricare Supported Playgroups
Integricare Supported Playgroups are funded by Families NSW. It is a project that provides free supported playgroups to parents and carers raising children up to school age. The service targets families who have difficulty in accessing mainstream community playgroups.
Why Choose a Supported Playgroup?
There are a number of good reasons why parents and children attend Integricare Supported Playgroups:
- Experienced and qualified early childhood and family support workers
- A structured, positive learning environment that promotes children's quality social interactions, play, knowledge and development
- Model ways in which parents and carers can play and communicate with their children to promote positive family and parent/carer child relationships
- Links, referrals and access to community, health and social services
- Information relating to resources and events within the wider community
- Information and support around your child's development
- Guest speakers covering issues relating to parenting and childhood
- Parents gain the opportunity to meet and share their experiences
Throughout the year, supported playgroups can also support families with:
- PPP, Positive Parenting Program
- Early Literacy
- School readiness, transition to school
Initiatives for families supporting:
- Healthy Living
- Parenting skills around child development
- Child safety (home, car and road safety)