Membership and Benefits

Choose the membership that is relevant for you or your organisation. Becoming a member of Playgroup Queensland gives you access to wonderful benefits and peace of mind in knowing that your choice of Playgroup is affiliated with a state wide organisation.


       
Family Membership
Organisational
School Based Organisational
Professional

 

$40 per family/year, $30 concession


Parents and Caregivers with children aged birth to school age can attend Community Playgroups where they can spend relaxed time with their children making friends and support networks.

Meanwhile children develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually, as they discover new experiences, gain self confidence and make new friends too.


Benefits include:


  • Attendance at any Playgroup QLD affiliated Playgroup where you and your child will learn through play, make friends and have fun! There are over 1,000 affiliated Playgroup QLD Playgroups.
     
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage for your family when participating in any Playgroup QLD activites or your weekly Playgroup session
     
  • Subscription to “Totline”, the National Playgroup Parenting Ezine, delivered to you quarterly
     
  • One years complimentary membership of Australian Baby Cardwhich provides discounts at over 500 online and local retailers, outing attractions and services across Australia (valued at $40!)
     
  • Discount booking opportunities for Playgroup QLD Webinars and Speakers talks.
     
  • Resources and Play Ideas downloadable via the Members section of the Playgroup QLD website
     
  • Substantial discounts when purchasing toys, equipment and crafts from Educational Experience (Playgroup members receive a 10% - 20% discount!)
     
  • A 20% retail discount on all products in the Playgroup QLD Shop online
     
  • Free borrowing of quality toys from Playgroup Queensland’s network of Toy Libraries


Click below to join  Playgroup QLD today!  




 

$100 per fiscal year



Community Groups and not-for-profit organisations such as Neighbourhood Centres, Churches, Family Day Care Schemes and family support agencies that manage Playgroups are very welcome to join as Organisational Members.







Benefits include:

  • Naming rights to use the term Playgroup which is the registered business name of the Association. Only member groups may call themselves a Playgroup

  • Playgroup referrals - families calling our 1800 Referral Service looking for a Playgroup to join.

  • A set of Playgroups Activity Cards valued at $40 retail

  • Subscription to “Totline”, the National Playgroup Parenting Ezine, delivered to you quarterly
  • Access to Playlink - our members gateway to downloading forms
  • Discount ticket purchases to special events and speakers tours

Member discount at the Playgroup Resource Shop



 

See costs table below:


School based playgroup where schools want to promote a smooth transition for children into the Early Years and develop parent networks and volunteers.


* Prices exclude GST




Benefits include:

  • Train volunteers for Playgroups in Schools
     
  • Provide a 1800 Referral Service and help Line
     
  • Provide a resource kit to support the use of the AEDI for playgroup activities
     
  • Provide Playgroup Signage
     
  • Provide insurance coverage for Playgroup activities on site and off site in parks and venues
     
  • In addition, families can purchase Playgroup Hats and T-Shirts












$40 per year


Professional membership is available to professionals such as doctors, academics, organisations or individuals with an interest in early childhood and/or Playgroups.
 
Please note that this membership does not allow the member to attend playgroups.







Benefits include: 

  • Invitations to special events, Playgroup workshops and parent development seminars

  • Discounts at our Playgroup Shop and notification of special offers

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Subscription to “Totline”, the National Playgroup Parenting Ezine, delivered to you quarterly