Play Illawarra
This website maintains a list of playgroups in the Illawarra, including community playgroups and special interest playgroups. To find playgroups in your area click on Play Services > Illawarra Community Playgroups. Park & Play
Park & Play consists of two brightly coloured 'Park & Play' vans and a small team of family and child workers. The vans visit local play spaces, like parks and beaches, during school terms. See the Park & Play page for more information. Playgroup NSW
To join an existing playgroup or start a new one in your local area contact Playgroup NSW -
Email admin@playgroupnsw.com.au
Website: Playgroup NSW http://www.playgroupnsw.com.au
Phone: 1800 171 882 (toll free) | 
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Playgroup Australia
This website has information about what happens at playgroups, how to join or start a playgroup, and a range of suggested play activities to suit your child's age and stage of development... follow the link to Learning Through Play - Activities by age.
CURRENT PLAYGROUPS IN THE SHELLHARBOUR LGA:
Albion Park
Address: Albion Park Community Centre, Russel Street Albion Park NSW 2527
Days: Thursdays 9:30am, Fridays 9:30am
Albion Park/Mt Terry
Address: Mt Terry Primary School, Ashburton Drive Albion Park NSW 2527
Day: Tuesday 9:00am
Albion Park Rail
Address: Albion Park Rail Community Centre, Cnr Tongarra & Ash Ave Albion Park Rail NSW 2527
Day: Wednesday 9:30am
Aspect Kids Playgroup (For families with children on the Autistic Spectrum)
Address: Albion Park Rail Public School, Tongarra Rd, Albion Park Rail NSW 2527
Day: Wednesday 9.30am - 11.30am
Flinders Funtime
Address: Flinders Child & Family Centre, Munmorah Way Flinders NSW 2529
Day: Friday 9:00am
Flinders Koala
Address: Flinders Child & Family Centre, Munmorah Way Flinders NSW 2529
Day: Wednesday 9:00am
Flinders/Shellharbour
Address: Flinders Child & Family Centre, Munmorah Way Flinders NSW 2529
Days: Monday 9:00am, Monday 10:00am
Friday Fun Group (Talking Realities)
(playgroup for young parents under 19yrs with their children 5yrs or under)
Warilla North Public School
Oldfield Street WARILLA NSW 2528
Day: Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm during school terms
Free transport if needed.
For more information phone 4275 8575
Illawarra Parent Connect
Mums and Dads welcome to drop in to a relaxed family support and play time. Free transport and light meal provided, family workers available at all groups.
Every 4th Friday of month 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Tongarra Rd Family Cottage
Albion Park Rail Public School
Contact Alicia ph. 4256 4219
IMS Spanish Playgroup
Address: Barrack Heights Public School, Hunter St Barrack Heights NSW 2529
Days: Fridays 10.30am - 1.00pm
Phone: Carolina Jara-Vidal on Phone: 0406 508 971
or Robert Cusack on 4296 4222
Macedonian Playgroup
The Macedonian Playgroup is a facilitated group for parents, grandparents, and carers of children 0-6 years of age.
Days: Thursday 9.30am-11.30am.
Phone: Ann-Margaret on 4229 6855
Address: Warilla North Community Centre 2-6 Hill Street, Warilla 2528
For more information see the FLYER
My Time Playgroup
For families with children with a disability or chronic illness.
Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am
Albion Park Rail School Community Centre
Contact Kylie Emr ph. 0422 992110 or email kemr@playgroupnsw.com.au
or phone 1800 171 882
Play Connect
For families with children on the autistic spectrum or exhibiting autistic behaviour.
Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am
Albion Park Rail School Community Centre
Contact Kylie Emr ph. 0422 992110 or email kemr@playgroupnsw.com.au
or phone 1800 171 882
Playsession
A fun interactive playgroup for all families.
Every Wednesday 11am - 1pm during school terms
Free transport in Shellharbour City and light lunch provided
Contact Alicia ph. 4256 4219 or 0448 564219
Shell Cove
Address: Shell Cove Community Centre, 25 Southern Cross Boulevarde Shell Cove NSW 2529
Playgroup #1 Day: Thursday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Playgroup #2 Day: Tuesday 09:30am - 11:30pm
Shellharbour Park & Play
Supported playgroups at various parks within the Shellharbour LGA.
Phone: 4295 6665 for more information
Email: michelle@fsi.org.au
Shellharbour Playtime
Address: Shellharbour Uniting Church, Mary Street Shellharbour Village NSW 2529
Phone: 4295 6642
Mobile: 0414 473 634
Email: lisaciaguenza@yahoo.com.au
Day: Tuesday 10:00am
Playsession Tongarra Rd. Family Cottage
Address: Albion Park Rail Public School, Tongarra Rd, Albion Park Rail NSW 2527
Day: Wednesday 11am - 1pm (during school term) Free transport & lunch provided in Shellharbour.
Phone: 4256 4219 or see FLYER for more information
POPPY Playgroup
Playgroup for parents with a Mental Health issue and their children aged 0-5yrs.
Address: 13 Greene St, Warrawong NSW 2502
Morning Tea provided & transport available if needed.
Phone: 4275 8575 ask for the playgroup worker.
Warilla North Community Centre
Baptist Community Services runs outreach programs to meet community needs through the Warilla North Community Centre. Warilla North Community Centre holds 3 Supported Playgroups at the following locations:
Warilla North Community Centre - Monday 9.30am - 11.30am
Warilla North Public School - Wednesday 9am - 11am
Mt Warrigal Public School - Thursday 9am - 11am
Centre hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Address: 2-6 Hill Street Warilla NSW 2528
Ph: 4297 6595
Email: wlander@bcs.org.au
Online: Baptist Community Services NSW & ACT
INDIGENOUS PLAYGROUPS:
COOINDA Family Mornings
Cooinda are free Aboriginal Playgroups for all Indigenous family members to enjoy with their pre-school aged children. They are held at Albion Park Rail, Barrack Heights and Koonawarra. Transport to and from the venue can be arranged if needed. A healthy morning tea is also provided.
Albion Park Rail - Thursday 10am - 12 midday.
Address: Albion Park Rail Public School - Schools as Community Centres
Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail
Ph: 4256 2195 or 4275 8575 for more information
Barrack Heights – Wednesday 10am to 12 noon
Address: Barrack Heights Public School – pre-school room
Phone : 4296 4222 or 4275 8575 for more information
Koonawarra – Thursday 9.30 to 11.30am
Address: Koonawarra Community Centre
Fowlers Road Koonawarra
Phone: 4261 3191 or 4275 8575
SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS IN THE ILLAWARRA FUNDED BY FAMILIES NSW
Jerrinja (Aboriginal)/ Shoalhaven - South Coast Aboriginal Medical Service Phone: 4428 6666
Gudaja playgroup (Aboriginal)/ Shoalhaven - East Nowra Public School Phone: 4421 3539
Bombaderry, Sussex Inlet, Huskison - Anglicare Phone: 4423 1018
Multicultural Playgroup - Illawarra Multicultural Services Phone: 4229 6855
African Refugees/ Wollongong - Illawarra Multicultural Services Phone: 4229 6855
Macedonian/ Wollongong - Illawarra Multicultural Services Phone: 4229 6855
Spanish/ Wollongong - Illawarra Multicultural Services Phone: 4229 6855
Mt Warrigal Public School - Baptist Community Services Phone: 4297 6595
Warilla North Public School - Baptist Community Services Phone: 4297 6595
Kemblawarra Public School (Aboriginal) - Baptist Community Services Phone: 4297 6595
Cringila - Cringila Community Co-op Phone: 4274 4033
Bellambi, West Dapto, Berkeley - Barnardos Phone: 4275 8575
Koonawarra (Aboriginal) - Barnardos Phone: 4275 8575
Poppy (Mental Health) - Barnardos Phone: 4275 8575
Cooinda (Aboriginal) Albion Park Rail - Barnardos Phone: 4275 8575
Many of the local churches and schools also run playgroups. Contact your nearest church or school for details.