Supported playgroups

Connect Up supported playgroups

Meli assists parents of children under five years of age to foster positive change and healthy relationships.  We run playgroups as part of our Connect Up program, which is a local service that supports families to help their children thrive. Find out more about Connect Up.

Connect Up supported playgroups provide a safe, welcoming space for parents, caregivers and preschool children to come together to:

• share quality time together
• socialise
• encourage children to learn through play in a group environment.

Where and when can I attend a Connect Up supported playgroup?

Meli is currently running supported playgroups in partnership with local schools and communities at the following times and locations:

Northern Bay College

Hendy P-8 Campus – (38 Hendy St, Corio)
Fridays 9am – 10.30am
Key contact – Jay 0491 097 923

Peacock P-8 Campus (33-35 Peacock Ave, Norlane)
Wednesdays 9am – 10.30am
Key contact – Renae 0490 669 510

Wexford P-8 Campus / Korayn Birralee (1 Wexford Ct, Corio) delivered as part of the Early Help Family Services program
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30am
Key contact – Marlies 0490 786 076

Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30am
Key contact – Theresa 0491 090 606
Northern Bay Family Centre (3-25 Goldworthy Road, Corio) delivered as part of the Early Help Family Services program
Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am
Key contact – Marlies 0490 786 076

Primary schools

Geelong East Primary School (184 Boundary Road, Geelong)
Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am
Key contact – Silvana 0447 108 582

Bell Park North Primary School (16-26 Barton Street, Bell Park)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.00am
Key contact – Miranda 0409 643 709