SECC Playgroup, Kensington Park

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) is a community centre just for YOU.We run Supported Playgroups in a big, friendly hall opposite Mascot Memorial Park.We also host groups in Kensington Park, Zetland and Eastlakes.We also host courses to help parents, as well as programs for people from all walks of life.Our services are available toallpeople in the LGAs of Botany Bay, Port Botany, Mascot, Randwick, Woollahra, Waverley, and City of Sydney.SECC is managed by a voluntary board of directors made up of local community members and services. We have been operating locally for 42 years.Find the SECC Community Hub at 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot (cnr Coward St).Tel:  02 7903 0607Email: hubadmin@secc.sydneyWe can't wait to build a better community with you.

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC)

Children 0-5 yrs and their parents/carers are all welcome to attend our Supported Playgroup in Kensington on Wednesdays.

Kensington Park Community Centre, Hall 1

Supported Playgroups

Join one of our amazing Supported Playgroups:
Maroubra Nature Play: Mondays 10-11:30am
Eastlakes Playgroup: Tuesdays 10-11:30am
Kensington Park Playgroup: Wednesdays 10-11:30am
Tote Park Playgroup: Thursdays 10-11:30am
Mascot Messy Play: Fridays 10-11:3am

Our Kensington Playgroup, led by facilitator Allyson Gyrmakis, encourages little ones to discover the world around them.Both you and your child will be invited to connect through the Peep Learning Together Program (LTP).We invite you to join the Kensington Playgroup every Wednesday during school term time.WHERE: Hall 1, Kensington Park Community Centre, 1 Day Lane, Kensington WHO: Children 0-5 yrs and their parents/carers. Please note we are only able to accept families for this playgroup who live in the Bayside, Randwick, City of Sydney, Woollahra and Waverley LGAs. NEW? If you are a new family to our services, you are required to complete our online registration form one time <a href="https://form.jotform.co/91401203993856" title="https://form.jotform.co/91401203993856" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. SPOTS ARE LIMITED.... So if you cannot make it, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make your spot available to another family. Spaces do fill up quickly. ENQUIRIES: Allyson - email <a href="mailto:familysupport2@secc.sydney" title="mailto:familysupport2@secc.sydney" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">familysupport2@secc.sydney</a> Main Number: 0451 502 849 Second Number: 02 7903 0607______________________________________________________________________________ <h4>South Eastern Community Connect Frequently Asked Questions</h4> How will I be informed if a session or program is cancelled? If you have booked for a program, you will be contacted via phone or email prior to the start time.How can I get a refund? If you can no longer attend the program, you can cancel your ticket via Eventbrite. If you do this before the program start time you will be given a refund by us using Eventbrite. We can’t offer refunds if you cancel after the session has started.How can I find out more about SECC Programs? To find out about other SECC Programs and Services, go to <a href="https://www.secc.sydney/events/" title="https://www.secc.sydney/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">secc.sydney/events</a> or you can sign up for our Newsletter via the website <a href="https://sydney.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d54fbb55f589ca8a88c75c9e4&id=95c530bea0" title="https://sydney.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d54fbb55f589ca8a88c75c9e4&id=95c530bea0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">secc.sydney</a>How do I fill out an enrolment form? You can either fill this out <a href="https://form.jotform.co/91401203993856" title="https://form.jotform.co/91401203993856" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">online</a> prior to attending or a digital or paper form can be filled out at the program location. Please allow 5 minutes to complete the form.Will there be toilet facilities available? Yes, there are toilets available including an accessible bathroom.Is the location accessible? Yes, there is a ramp at the main entrance of the location.Do I need to book online for programs, or can I just turn up? We encourage you to book <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/south-eastern-community-connect-secc-17954131282" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/south-eastern-community-connect-secc-17954131282">online</a>. If you are having trouble doing this, contact us for assistance on 02 7903 0607. You may drop in without a booking for certain programs including Tai Chi, Movement for Wellbeing, Social Art Space and Social Painting.Do you have holiday programs? All our programs operate on a termly basis and don’t take place during the school holidays.Can I attend programs if I am located outside of the LGAs you service? Unfortunately, our programs are only offered to residents located in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs): City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley, Woollahra and Bayside.When will the doors open/close for evening classes after 4pm? The Hub closes at 4pm Monday to Friday. For evening groups, the doors will open again 15 minutes before the start time and close 15 minutes after the start time.How can I pay? You will need to pay online for Playgroups prior to attending. For other paid programs you can pay when you arrive, either in cash or using our card machine.When does each playgroup session go on sale? Sessions go on sale the week prior at 11.30am on the assigned playgroup day. i.e. 10 October will go on sale on 3 October at 11.30amAre there nappy changing facilities? Nature Play - No change facilities, Eastlakes - Change mat on floor/steps of stage for use, Kensington Park - Yes, Disabled toilets with changing facility, Tote Park - Change mat on floor/table for use, Messy - Yes, In disabled toilet in the hall.Will food and drink be provided? We will provide a small snack during the playgroup.Can I bring my child’s sibling to the playgroup if they are not in the age range of the group? No, unfortunately children who attend must be within the specified age range.Does a parent or carer need to stay while the playgroup is taking place? Yes, an adult parent or carer needs to be at the playgroup accompanying their child at all times.

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