Playgroup Returns In 2025 With Exciting Additions

The Northern Beaches Community Playgroup (NBCP) is set to return in 2025, once again made possible through the BMA Benefiting My Community Grant. This year, in addition to the usual play and connection sessions, families can look forward to twelve special "super sessions" throughout the year, including BMA Playfest, BMA Fun Friday, and BMA Bookweek.

These sessions will feature a range of engaging activities for young children, including gross motor programs, puppet shows, music, art, and dance experiences. The Mackay Regional Council Libraries team will also be involved, bringing their First Five Forever program and Parker, the Mobile Library Van, to enhance early childhood learning. This expansion has been made possible through BMA’s significant investment in the Northern Beaches community.

NBCP is a volunteer-based playgroup held each Tuesday during the school term from 9:15 to 11:15 am, rotating between the Northern Beaches Community Hall in Bucasia and various local parks and beaches. This year, families are encouraged to take a more active role in creating a true community playgroup. With a small team of volunteers managing the sessions, participants are invited to help set up the play space at the Hall, with doors opening at 9:00 am to allow for a collaborative effort in maintaining the group’s sustainability.

A new collaboration with Bucasia State School will further enrich the playgroup experience, with an early childhood specialist visiting playgroup fortnightly during even weeks of the term. Additionally, Bucasia State School will continue its partnership with Bucasia Community Kindy, hosting a Wednesday morning playgroup from 9:15 to 10:15 am on odd weeks of the term.

The Northern Beaches Community Playgroup remains committed to fostering healthy childhood development while providing a supportive network for parents and caregivers. The continued support from the community and key partners—including BMA, Greater Whitsunday Communities, Play Matters, Bucasia State School, and Mackay Regional Council—ensures that families in the Northern Beaches region have access to high-quality early learning experiences.

For the full term schedule and locations, families are encouraged to follow Northern Beaches Community Playgroup on social media.

Northern Beaches Playgroup Options:
Tuesday – Northern Beaches Community Playgroup: 9:15 – 11:15 am
Wednesday – Bucasia Community Kindy: 9:15 – 10:15 am (starting 26th Feb – odd weeks of term)
Thursday – Eimeo Road State School: 9:00 – 10:00 am (starting 6th March)

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