Playgroups Archives

What’s On at Paddington Uniting Church This Spring – Activities for Kids and Families

August 25, 2025

Looking for fun and healthy activities in Paddington this spring? Paddington Uniting Church is offering a range of new classes designed for kids, parents, and families. From kids’ yoga to Pilates, French lessons, and mindful parenting groups, there’s something for every age. Kids and Family Activities Kids Yoga with Vanessa Introduce your children to yoga in a fun and supportive environment. Kids Yoga runs Tuesdays, 3.30pm–4.15pm at Paddington Uniting Hall. Classes are term-based and perfect for after-school movement. Bonjour Babies – French for Little Ones Give your child the gift of language with Bonjour Babies French classes. These playful sessions…

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Playgroups

Bubbly Fun for Little Ones at Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup

June 18, 2025

Looking for a relaxed and social morning activity to enjoy with your little one? The Holdsworth Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup is hosting a “Bubbly Fun” session on Wednesday, 2 July 2025—and it’s the perfect way to kick off the winter holidays! Held at the welcoming Rose Bay Cottage on O’Sullivan Road, this weekly playgroup provides a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5 and their carers. The upcoming themed session will include sensory bubble play, fun craft activities, and plenty of time for kids to explore, while mums (and dads or carers!) enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Sessions…

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Events, Inspiration, Playgroups

Holiday Hand Puppets (school years K-2)

December 4, 2024

Get creative this festive season! Join Randwick City Library for a fun and easy workshop where kids in school years K-2 can design and decorate their very own holiday-themed hand puppet. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM AEDT Location: Lionel Bowen Library, 669 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW 2035 About the Workshop: This one-hour session is designed to spark creativity and celebrate the holidays in style. Perfect for young children, this hands-on activity encourages imagination and festive fun. Important Information: Who Can Join: Kids in school years K-2 only. Parental supervision is required throughout…

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Community, Playgroups

Mainly Music Kingsford

August 11, 2024

Mainly Music Kingsford is a fun music group for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, parents and primary caregivers alike. Each session helps children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, mathematical and pre-reading skills as well as socialise with others. Children are introduced to music, creativity and more! Each mainly music is run by volunteers from a local church. Join our next Mainly Music session Mainly music involves a fun, interactive thirty minute session followed by time for the children to eat, play and chat together. When: 10am on Tuesdays, During school terms Get in touch if you’re interested in joining…

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Playgroups

Storytime at Wairoa Community Centre Playgroup

June 14, 2024

Join Bondi Beach Playgroups, Waverley Library and Waverley Council’s Community Programs for this special Story & Rhyme Time. Experience the benefits of playgroup for quality play, access to information and community resources, and creating a connected and resilient community in which children and families can thrive. This session is for families with babies and toddlers aged 0 – 2 years. For further information contact 9083 8936 Visit the event website: www.eventbrite.com.au Date and time: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM AEST Location: Wairoa Community Centre Hall, 67 Wairoa Avenue North Bondi, NSW 2026 Cost: Free

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups

Newly renovated Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall now open

May 15, 2024

Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall is located on the corner of Knowles & Pozieres Avenue, adjacent to a large open space reserve. The large hall offers space for a range of activities such as dance or yoga classes, forums, meetings, birthday parties and workshops. With modern kitchen facilities and an accessible bathroom, undercover awning area and tables and chairs. The facility was opened in 2024 and represents a high quality venue suitable for all types of events. The venue is wheelchair accessible with ample on-street parking including EV charging stations and bike racks. How to Apply: The first thing you…

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Events, Playgroups

New urban plaza opens in the heart of Randwick

March 20, 2024

An outdoor plaza on Waratah Avenue in Randwick opened this week, providing community members with a new leisure and recreation space. The plaza, situated off Belmore Road in the heart of Randwick, features terraced seating, tables, new trees and garden beds, and accessible pathways for prams and wheelchairs. Randwick City Mayor Philipa Veitch said: “The new plaza is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to providing more open and outdoor spaces for community members to enjoy. “It is an important addition to the main shopping and dining hub in Randwick, where many people work and pass through every day. “The new…

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Kids, Playgroups, Playgroups

Bondi Toy Library opens at Waverley Library!

March 14, 2024

Visit the Bondi Toy Library at its new location in the children’s section of Waverley Library. Join Waverley mayor Paula Masselos at the official opening event on Tuesday March 26. Children are invited to browse the shelves, play with the toys and explore this wonderful not-for-profit community resource. We will also be celebrating Bondi Toy Library’s 40th birthday! Want to take some toys and games home with you? Speak to our staff about becoming a Bondi Toy Library member and start borrowing immediately. when: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Waverley Library 32-48 Denison Street Bondi…

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For Mums, Parenting, Playgroups

Celebrating mums who volunteer in the eastern suburbs

May 15, 2023

It’s National Volunteering Week, which is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and recognises the vital support that millions of volunteers provide to their communities. Here in the Eastern Suburbs, there is an inspiring team of mums who volunteer their time to run Bondi Beach Playgroups, a not-for-profit community playgroup operating at 3 venues in the Waverley Council area. The group is supported by Waverley Council with financial grants and venues, but all activities of the group are conducted by volunteers. The volunteers are all dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for families to connect and play. They turn…

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Inspiration, Kids, Playgroups

5 reasons why you should book Rose Bay Cottage for your next kids’ birthday party

April 21, 2023

Take the hassle and expense out of your next kids’ birthday party by hiring one of the Woollahra council community venues. Rose Bay Cottage, located on the corner of Woollahra Golf Club on O’Sullivan Road, is a perfect choice for kids’ birthday parties and other family celebrations. Here are some reasons why. Safe outdoor and indoor play areasIf your party guests consist of little runners and climbers, you can breathe easy at Rose Bay Cottage. There’s a fully fenced outdoor play area with fun equipment and toys, a soft-fall surface to protect against knocks and bruises and a shade sail.There’s…

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