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Find a Parent-Child Mother Goose program near you

Below you will find details of all the current Parent-Child Mother Goose programs in Australia that we know about.

Some of these programs are running face-to-face (these appear on the map, and are listed first), while others, not shown on the map, are running remotely. Some remote programs may welcome participants from afar, even interstate.

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Programs that meet face-to-face

NSW
Blackett NSW
Blackett Public school
Boldrewood Rd
Age group: 0 - 5 years

P-CMG is included in our regular playgroup program. Program currently not running (COVID), but we hope to be back in Term 2 2022.
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Jeanette Lord
Ph: (02) 9625 0422
Email: jeanette.lord@growingearlyminds.org.au

Facilitators: Jeanette Lord and Lacey Kelly
Cooma NSW
Monaro Family Support Service
154 Sharp Street
Age group: 0 - 4 years
Thursday 10:00 am - noon
Contact: Yvi Henderson
Ph: (02) 6452 3450
Email: yvi.henderson@mfss.org.au

Facilitators: Yvi Henderson and Ira Hendriks
Corowa NSW
With support from Intereach.
111 Sanger Street
Corowa Arcade
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Monday 11:00 am - noon
Contact: Shannon Le Lievre
Ph: 1300 488 266
Email: shannonl@intereach.com.au

Facilitators: Shannon Le Lievre and Anthea Moniz
Cranebrook NSW
With support from Barnardos Penrith Centre.
Barnardos Family Centre
3-5 Hosking St
Age group: 0 - 5 years

We welcome all families. Operating during school term although due to Covid impact currently on hold resuming face to face in term 3 of 2022
Thursday 10:00 am - noon
Contact: Mel Cooke
Ph: (02) 4729 1211
Email: mcooke@barnardos.org.au

Facilitators: Annette McKinley and Mel Cooke
Googong NSW
Community Centre, Cnr Gorman Dr and McPhail Way
Age group: 0 - 1 year

This program is for parents/babies living in the Googong Community
Friday 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Contact: Alison Coster
Ph: 0411 205 638
Email: alisoncoster@bigpond.com

Facilitators: Alison Coster and Kellie Strawbridge
Hebersham NSW
Hebersham Public School
Andover Cresent
Age group: 0 - 5 years

Program currently not running (COVID), but we hope to be back in Term 2 2022.
Wednesday 9:15 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Jeanette Lord
Ph: (02) 9625 0422
Email: jeanette.lord@growingearlyminds.org.au

Facilitators: Jeanette Lord and Lacey Kelly
Mt Druitt NSW
Madang Ave Public School
Mimika Ave
Age group: 0 - 5 years

Program operates during school terms.
Monday 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Contact: Jeanette Lord
Ph: (02) 9625 0422
Email: jeanette.lord@growingearlyminds.org.au

Facilitators: Jeanette Lord and Lacey Kelly
Queanbeyan NSW
With support from Treehouse and Campbell Page Helping Hands.
Basketball Court, Glebe Park
15 Thorpe Ave
Age group: 0 - 2 year old group

Baby group 9:30-10:15am. Toddler group 10:30-11:15am. Please call to register a place.
Monday 9:30 am - 11:15 am
Contact: Alison Coster
Ph: 0411 205 638
Email: alisoncoster@bigpond.com

Facilitators: Alison Coster and Kellie Strawbridge
Shalvey NSW
Shalvey Public School
Laver Street
Age group: 0 - 5 years

P-CMG is included in our regular playgroup program. Program currently not running (COVID), but we hope to be back in Term 2 2022.
Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Jeanette Lord
Ph: (02) 9625 0422
Email: jeanette.lord@growingearlyminds.org.au

Facilitators: Jeanette Lord and Lacey Kelly
Whalan NSW
Whalan Public School
Karangi Rd
Age group: 0 - 5 years

P-CMG is included in our regular playgroup program. Program currently not running (COVID), but we hope to be back in Term 2 2022.
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Jeanette Lord
Ph: (02) 9625 0422
Email: jeanette.lord@growingearlyminds.org.au

Facilitators: Jeanette Lord and Lacey Kelly
Yagoona NSW
With support from Creating Links and The Smith Family.
Yagoona Community Cente Community Hall
176 Cooper Rd
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Wafa Moksasi
Ph: 1300 254 657
Email: wafam@creatinglinks.org.au

Facilitators: Wafa Moksasi and Vera Carmona
SA
Meningie SA
Meningie Kindergarten
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Wednesday 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Contact: Katrina
Ph: 08 8572 3513
Email: c4c@tbcc.org.au

Facilitators: Katrina Touzeau and Zoey Cazzolato
Murray Bridge SA
Murray Bridge Library
51 South Terrace
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Monday 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Contact: Katrina (at Tailem Bend Community Centre)
Ph: (08) 8572 3513
Email: c4c@tbcc.org.au

Facilitators: Katrina (at Tailem Bend Community Centre) and Zoey (at Tailem Bend Community Centre)
Port Augusta SA
With support from Early Years Parenting Centre.
1 Stirling Rd
Age group: 0 - 5 years

We call this program 'Sing, Rhyme and Wiggle'.
Monday 10:30 am - noon
Contact: Chantel Brusnahan (née Glazner)
Ph: (08) 8648 5910
Email: Chantel.Glazner@sa.gov.au

Facilitators: Chantel Brusnahan (née Glazner) and Brooke Grantham
Swan Reach SA
With support from Swan Reach Area School.
Swan Reach Area School Early Learning Centre
Showground Road
Age group: 0 - 4 years

Program runs fortnightly.
Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Contact: Katie OShaughnessy
Ph: (08) 8570 2053
Email: dl.0423.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Facilitators: Katie OShaughnessy and Holly Cowland
Tailem Bend SA
Tailem Bend Community Centre
141 Railway Terrace
Age group: 0 - 4 year old group
Thursday 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Contact: Katrina Touzeau
Ph: (08) 8572 3513
Email: c4c@tbcc.org.au

Facilitators: Katrina Touzeau and Zoey Cazzolato
TAS
Burnie TAS
With support from Department of Education.
36 Thorne St
Age group: 0 - 4 years
Wednesday 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Contact: Suzanne Finn
Ph: (03) 6430 4222
Email: suzanne.finn@education.tas.gov.au

Facilitators: Suzanne Finn and Therese McFarlane
Risdon Vale TAS
With support from Families Tasmania.
Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre
28 Sugarloaf Road
Age group: 0 - 5 years

We meet weekly during school terms at Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre for 30 minutes of singing and storytelling, followed by time to have a cuppa and chat.
Monday 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Lisa Rushton
Ph: Please contact via email
Email: lisa@familiestasmania.org.au

Facilitators: Lisa Rushton and Lexie
VIC
Armadale VIC
Toorak Park MCH Centre
1/7 Evergreen Mews
Age group: 0 - 12 months

Eligibility criteria apply. Bookings essential.
Thursday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Amy Tjia
Ph: (03) 8290 3336
Email: atjia@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Amy Tjia and Ros Treacher
Ashburton VIC
The Craig Family Centre
7 Samarinda Avenue
Age group: 0 - 3 year old

The group is open to families in the City of Boroondara who have a special need. Referral is via Boroondara Maternal and Child Health Service.
Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Contact: Anne Ferrie
Ph: 0401 033 952
Email: Ashburton.machs@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Anne Ferrie and Leisa Powell
Balwyn North VIC
Greythorne Community Hub
2 Centre Way
Age group: 0 - 4 year old group

This is a Mandarin-based program.
Friday 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Contact: Qingwei Cathy Lou
Ph: 0475 773 266
Email: louq@hotmail.com

Facilitators: Qingwei Cathy Lou and Yi Wu
Bendigo VIC
With support from Baptcare.
65-71 Mundy St
Age group: 0 - 5 years

Salvation Army Gravel Hill in Worship Centre
Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Tiff Sulman
Ph: 0427 312 683
Email: tsulman@baptcare.org.au

Facilitators: Tiff Sulman and Helen Coy
Bendigo VIC
With support from Baptcare.
Bendigo Goldfields Library
259 Hargreaves St
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Tiff Sulman
Ph: 0427 312 683
Email: tsulman@baptcare.org.au

Facilitators: Tiff Sulman and Helen Coy
Blackburn VIC
Next Sense
137 Blackburn Road
Age group: 0 - 4 years

Group for Next Sense families with hearing impaired children. Siblings welcome. We also have some capacity to welcome community members, particularly where a child is at risk of speech or language delay (contact Marilyn Dann for enquiries).
Friday 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Contact: Marilyn Dann
Ph: 0423 046 073
Email: marilynjdann@gmail.com

Facilitators: Jenny Tuck and Marilyn Dann
Clayton South VIC
With support from Family Life.
Westall Comunity Hub
35 Fairbank Rd
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Clare Mileto
Ph: 0402 235 758
Email: cmileto@familylife.com.au

Facilitators: Toni ONeill and Maddy Rotor
Collingwood VIC
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
253 Hoddle St
Age group: 0 - 4 years

Program is for families who speak languages other than English.
Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Jacinta Harper
Ph: 0427 982 205
Email: jacinta.harper@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Laura Chapman and Emily Hayes
Deer Park VIC
Deer Park Playgroup Centre
1 Millbank Drive
Age group: 0 - 5 years

For families residing in the CFC catchment area in Brimbank.
Monday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Kirsty McCallum
Ph: 0408 547 978
Email: earlylinksbrimbank@mcm.org.au

Facilitators: Kirsty McCallum and Tessa Hope
East Keilor VIC
31 Mark Street
Age group: 0 - 5 years

Next door to kindergarten.
Thursday 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Contact: RCH ECIS
Ph: (03) 9345 5092
Email: ecis@rch.org.au

Facilitators: Joanne Madaffari and Liat Sifris
Glenroy VIC
With support from Melbourne City Mission.
Glenroy Neighbourhood House
5B Cromwell St
Age group: 0 - 5 years

Please contact us to register.
Monday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Michaela Dedek
Ph: 0438 849 234 or (03) 9977 0019
Email: earlylinks@mcm.org.au

Facilitators: Michaela Dedek and Regina Das
Hamilton VIC
With support from Hamilton Uniting Church.
Hamilton Uniting Church
Age group: 0 - 4 year old group
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Heather MacLean
Ph: (03) 5572 2961 or 0427 243 584
Email: heatherlsmaclean@gmail.com

Facilitators: Heather MacLean and Amanda Adamson
Kyneton VIC
1 Caroline Chisholm Drive
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Thursday 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Contact: Tracey Thiele
Ph: (03) 54211666
Email: tracey.thiele@scchc.org.au

Facilitators: Tracey Thiele and Volunteer Facilitator
Mansfield VIC
With support from Mansfield District Hospital.
Mansfield Anglican Church
45 Highett Street
Age group: 3 months - 4 years

Bring a warm jacket! The hall can be very cool in our Mansfield winters.
Thursday 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Contact: Fiona Scott
Ph: (03) 5775 8800
Email: mdhpccintake@mdh.org.au

Facilitators: Fiona Scott and Deb Smith
Moonee Ponds VIC
With support from Next Sense.
5 Chester St
Age group: 0 - 5 years

For families affiliated with Next Sense who have children with hearing impairment
Monday 10:00 am - noon
Contact: Joanne Madaffari
Ph: 0412 211 122
Email: Jo71@optusnet.com.au

Facilitators: Joanne Madaffari and Leanne Hogan
Moonee Ponds VIC
20 Shuter St
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Tuesday 9:15 am - 10:45 am
Contact: RCH Early Childhood Intervention Service
Email: ecis@rch.org.au

Facilitators: Sally Fleming and Joanne Madaffari
Mooroopna VIC
Mooroopna Primary School
O'Brien Street
Age group: 0 - 5 year old group
Thursday 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Contact: Belinda Whilelaw
Ph: 0411 544 854
Email: belinda.whitelaw@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Shae Barrette and Belinda Whitelaw
Murchison VIC
Murchison Primary School
Impey St
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Friday 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Contact: Belinda Whitelaw
Ph: 0411 544 854
Email: belinda.whitelaw@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Jo Sanderson and Belinda Whitelaw
North Melbourne VIC
Lady Huntingfield Childrens and Family Services Centre
89-97 Haines Street
Age group: 0 - 5 years

By referral only
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Christine Smith
Ph: 0481 457 581
Email: Christine.Smith@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Christine Smith and Emmanuelle Maurel
Pakenham VIC
ParentZone Hub
75 Army Road
Age group: 0 to 4 years

Bookings essential, spots are limited
Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Debbie Reid
Ph: 0428 654 824
Email: ParentZoneHub@anglicarevic.org.au

Facilitators: Carolyn McKeown and Debbie Reid
Ringwood East VIC
With support from EACH.
EACH
28 Freeman Street
Age group: 0 - 2 years

We support inclusion of all.
Monday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Shelley Neil
Ph: 1300 00 3224
Email: CDTCorrespondence@each.com.au

Facilitators: Carolyn Baker and Marg Tomlinson
Ringwood East VIC
With support from EACH.
EACH
28 Freeman Street
Age group: 2 - 4 year old group

We support inclusion of all.
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Shelley Neil
Ph: 1300 00 3224
Email: CDTCorrespondence@each.com.au

Facilitators: Kath Grieve and Carolyn Baker
Romsey VIC
142 Main Street
Age group: 0-5 Years

Please make enquiry first, due to capacity limits.
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Tracey Thiele
Ph: (03) 54211666
Email: tracey.thiele@scchc.org.au

Facilitators: Tracey Thiele and Volunteer facilitator
South Yarra VIC
South Yarra MCH Centre
53 Grosvenor St
Age group: 12 months to 3.5 years

Siblings under 12 months also welcome. Eligibility criteria apply. Bookings essential.
Wednesday noon - 1:00 pm
Contact: Fran Keating
Ph: (03) 8290 3336
Email: fkeating@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Fran Keating and Ros Treacher
Sunshine VIC
Maternal Child Health Centre
31a Alexandra Ave
Age group: 0 - 5 years

Located beside Childcare Centre. For families residing in the CFC catchment area in Brimbank.
Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Kirsty McCallum
Ph: 0408 547 978
Email: earlylinksbrimbank@mcm.org.au

Facilitators: Kirsty McCallum and Tessa Hope
Tallangatta VIC
With support from Towong Shire.
Tallangatta Library
33-37 Towong St
Age group: 0 - 2 years

Bookings essential (due to Covid 19). Parents need to wear a mask, and are encouraged to bring a snack and drink for their child.
Thursday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Rebecca Brown
Ph: 0419 894 895
Email: Rebecca.Brown@towong.vic.gov.au

Facilitator: Rebecca Brown
Tangambalanga VIC
With support from Indigo Shire Council.
St Marks Church Hall
Huon-Kiewa Rd
Age group: 0 - 2 years

Open to the community
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Liz Nelson
Ph: 0429 035 728
Email: Liz.Nelson@indigoshire.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Liz Nelson and Paula Mobach
Templestowe Lower VIC
44 Balmoral Ave
Age group: Toddlers (12 months - 3 years)

This program is on pause during term 3 2023, but will resume in term 4.
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Child and Family Intake Team
Ph: (03) 9978 8698
Email: mother.goose@accesshc.org.au

Facilitators: Karunya Laxmi and Genevieve Pont
Torquay VIC
12 Merrijig Drive
Age group: 0 - 1 years

For parents and carers of babies 12 months and under. Term time only.
Tuesday noon - 1:00 pm
Contact: Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre
Ph: (03) 5264 9250
Email: childandfamily@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Lauren McDonnell and Helen Punton
WA
Baynton WA
51 Gardugarli Drive
Age group: 0 to 5 years
Tuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact: Anne-Marie Oui
Ph: (08) 9185 6605
Email: info@karrathacommunityhouse.org.au

Facilitators: Anne-Marie Oui and Lisa Jenks-Robson
Onslow WA
With support from Swan Districts Football Club.
55 Second Avenue
Age group: 0 - 5 years
Wednesday 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Contact: Di Earp
Ph: 0406 998 646
Email: dearp@swandistrictsfc.com

Facilitators: Brooke Welsh and Merle Ashburton
Roebourne WA
Gurlu Gurlu Maya CPC Roebourne
47 Lockyer Way
Age group: 0 - 4 years
Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Megan Hickie
Ph: (08) 9144 6900.
Email: megan@karrathahealthcare.org.au

Facilitators: Sumi Prasad and Gloria Newland

Programs running remotely

VIC
With support from Baptcare.
Age group: 0 - 4 years

This session is currently running via Zoom. For a Zoom link, please contact Jane Worthington.
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Tiff Sulman
Ph: 0427 312 683
Email: tsulman@baptcare.org.au

Facilitators: Tiff Sulman and Helen Coy
VIC
With support from City of Melbourne.
Age group: 0 - 3 years

By referral only.

During the COVID outbreak, this program is running online via Zoom.
Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Contact: Anita Marsden
Ph: (03) 9320 4718
Email: anita.marsden@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Facilitators: Christine Smith and Emmanuelle Maurel
VIC
Age group: 0 - 4 years

Group for Next Sense families with hearing impaired children. Siblings welcome. We also have some capacity to welcome community members, particularly where a child is at risk of speech or language delay.

We send a weekly Zoom link to participants.
Friday 9:45 am - 11:45 am
Contact: Marilyn Dann
Ph: 0423 046 073
Email: marilynjdann@gmail.com

Facilitators: Jenny Tuck and Marilyn Dann
VIC
Age group: 0-5 Years

Currently accepting referrals from Romsey, Riddells Creek, Gisborne, Lancefield and Macedon.

Program runs via Zoom. We will send the participants a link via email each week.
Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Contact: Tracey Thiele
Ph: (03) 5421 1666
Email: tracey.thiele@scchc.org.au

Facilitators: Tracey Thiele and Volunteer facilitator

This list last updated: 2023-06-22 08:00:25

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