Explore Supported Playgroup and kindergarten programs in Benalla Rural City. Free and low-cost options for young children to thrive through play-based learning and early childhood education.
Benalla Rural City Council hosts Supported Playgroup, a facilitated, evidence-based playgroup, focusing on building the quality everyday interactions between babies/toddlers and their parent/guardian. Supported Playgroup is a free service for eligible families.
Referrals to Supported Playgroup, or to self-refer, please contact the Supported Playgroup team at supported.playgroup@benalla.vic.gov.au
Give your child a head start with three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten programs. These government-funded programs prepare children for school through play-based learning. For eligible families, these programs are free or low-cost.
Benalla also hosts Supported Playgroups, designed for families needing extra support. Referrals are required. Contact the Enhanced Maternal Child Health service for more information.
To learn about kindergarten options or register, visit the Community Directory.
This group is open to all first time parents. It runs once a week over 8 weeks. Topics covered include:
A great way to find out new things about bringing up your baby, ask questions, exchange ideas and meet other new parents.
New groups commence 3-4 times a year.
To find out more and to register your interest, phone Maternal and Child Health on 03 5761 4500 or fill in the form below.
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Join our First Time Parents Group just for Dads.
Facilitated by dad Daniel King (social worker) and Julia Lamb (nurse/paramedic), and one of our maternal and child health nurses, the group will discuss and learn about topics like:
Sessions will run over five weeks from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with the exception of our CPR and Childhood Illnesses session, which will run from 6-8pm
To join this program, phone Maternal & Child Health on 5761 4500 or fill in the form to register your interest.
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Do you want the latest information on feeding, play and sleep and settling for your baby?
Come along to our next group session for babies aged around three, six, nine and twelve months.
10am – 12pm, Wednesday 11 September 2024
10am – 12pm, Monday 30 September 2024
10am – 12pm, Monday 21 October 2024
10am – 12pm, Monday 11 November 2024
10am – 12pm, Monday 16 December 2024
For the latest information on the INFANT program and sleep and settling your baby, visit the following links.