Keppel Kids Playgroup

Next date: Monday, 10 August 2026 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

• Provide a comfortable and safe environment where children can play in the company of new and old friends
• Create a community to support parents of young children
• Give parents, particularly mums, an opportunity to get out and socialise with other parents while their children play
• Help combat the isolation that parents can feel when they have preschool age children

HISTORY

The playgroup has been running for more than 25 years. Krystal and Blair, the coordinators, have been organising the group for six years, throughout the participation of their own children.

The Garage, where the playgroup gathers, backs right up to the Community Centre's playground, which was built through a grant received about ten  years ago.

The Keppel Kids Playgroup is affiliated with Play Matters Australia, which provides insurance and occasional support.

DETAILS

The playgroup is open to children from ages 0 through 5.

The group meets in the Garage on Mondays, from 9-11, except during school holidays.

There is no cost for participation. Families are expected to join Play Matters Australia for insurance purposes.

After a period of free play (with clay, puzzles, and toys, or in the playground), the children sing songs, and listen to a story.

PEOPLE

The number of participants in the group can vary from week to week from 2-3 families to nearly 20.

More than 20 families are on their list, many of whom bring more than one child.

Parents who can help organise and run the group can be difficult to find and are always welcome.

The parents communicate through a closed Facebook group.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE

"My son really likes to engage with others. It fills a morning when he doesn't have day care and adds a bit of routine."

Alysha, participant for just a few times

When

Location

Yeppoon Community Centre, 80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, Yeppoon, 4703, View Map