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The NSW Government today announced $4.5 million in grants for NSWs’ youngest learners. Minister for Early Childhood Education Sarah Mitchell announced through the Start Strong Pathways plan, that “children too young for preschool will benefit from $2 million in NSW Government funding for educational programs supporting children to prepare for preschool. Services like playgroups and toy libraries play a vital role in offering a pathway for our children into early childhood education”.

The Minister said “Funding is available for not-for-profits that feel they can offer the educational component to children from birth to 3 years of age. Bigger organisations like Playgroup NSW may apply for a larger piece of the pie, to run something right across the state or a region, or it may relate to smaller organisations that towns for a more local approach”. 

Playgroup NSW CEO Nadene Lee was invited to join the NSW Minister for Early Childhood Education, Sarah Mitchell for her announcement of $2 million to support young children’s pathways into preschool in Tamworth today.

This month Playgroup NSW is celebrating 45 years of dedication to supporting families and strengthening local communities through playgroups. Thank you to the thousands of parents, carers, volunteers, staff and partners who have been a part of our wonderful movement.  And, of course, thank you to all the beautiful and amazing children who’ve benefitted from attending playgroup throughout the years.

In celebration of our 45th birthday, we’ve produced a fun, short video which we hope you enjoy. Thanks to all the playgroups and others who contributed to it.

Not-for-profit membership association, Playgroup NSW launched Play Baby today, (15 February 2017) an initiative for families with children under 12 months old.