Playgroups and Family
Early Years & Families
Our playgroups provide welcoming spaces for children and their carers to connect, learn and grow together. Whether you're looking for music, movement, cultural connection or simply a friendly place to make new friends, there's a playgroup for you at Thomastown Neighbourhood House.
Arabic Playgroup
Play, learn and connect in Arabic.
Join Zara from Jeeran Community Services for a welcoming weekly Arabic Playgroup where children and families connect through games, stories, songs and play in the Arabic language. Parents also have the opportunity to learn about child development, parenting and early childhood education pathways, including Victoria's Free Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program.
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When: Mondays, 10.30am – 12.30pm (during school terms)
Where: Thomastown Neighbourhood House @ The Hub, TWPS,
112 Main Street, Thomastown
Activities: Free play, group activities, stories, songs and social connection
Cost: Free
Bookings: Essential. Contact Zara on 0433 545 888 or email z.alhasany@gmail.com.
Mini Movers Playgroup
Move, dance and grow together.
Led by local dancer Sandrine Dower, Mini Movers Playgroup is a fun and energetic playgroup where children and their carers can connect, play and move together. Each session includes engaging movement activities designed to build confidence, coordination, creativity and a love of movement through music and play.
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When: Wednesdays, 10.00am – 12.00pm (during school terms)
Where: Thomastown Neighbourhood House @ The Hub, TWPS,
112 Main Street, Thomastown
Activities: Interactive movement sessions, music and dance, free play and social connection
Cost: Free
Further Information: 0488 224 439 or manager@tnh.org.au
Promisetown Playgroup
Connect through play, music and friendship.
Promisetown Playgroup provides a welcoming space for children and families to connect, play and learn together. Facilitated by local singer Caz Dunell, each session includes a fun and interactive song time while families build friendships, celebrate multiculturalism and strengthen community connections.
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When: Thursdays, 10.00am – 12.00pm (during school terms)
Where: Thomastown Neighbourhood House @ The Hub, TWPS,
112 Main Street, Thomastown
Activities: Free play, children's songs, social connection and access to family support services
Cost: Free
Further Information: 0488 224 439 or manager@tnh.org.au
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Early childhood is a time of big learning — for children and for families. Our playgroups are welcoming, relaxed spaces where little ones can play, grow, and explore, while parents and carers connect and support each other.
Little Diggers Family Fun Club
Play, create and explore together.
Little Diggers Family Fun Club invites children and their carers to gather, play and grow together in a welcoming outdoor-focused environment. Led by local dancer Sandrine Dower, each session begins with afternoon tea and a creative indoor craft activity before heading outdoors for organised games, imaginative play and nature-based adventures. When the weather is fine, families can also enjoy gardening activities and help care for our community garden spaces.
Little Diggers is a wonderful opportunity for children to get active, make new friends, connect with nature and enjoy screen-free fun, while parents and carers build friendships and community connections.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or carer aged 16 years or over.
When: Thursdays, 3.15pm – 5.00pm (during school terms)
Where: Thomastown Neighbourhood House @ The Hub, TWPS,
112 Main Street, Thomastown
Activities: Afternoon tea, craft activities, organised games, outdoor play and gardening
Cost: Free
Further Information: 0488 224 439 or manager@tnh.org.au
Child Safety Reminder
TNH is a child-safe organisation. All children or young people who attend services, programs and events delivered by, and spaces managed by, TNH have the right to feel and be safe. We have zero tolerance of child abuse are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and empowering environment, where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in our culture.