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Connect and play

October 2024

We all want to connect with our children and help them learn, gaining great experiences along the way. Incorporating Words Grow Minds, Unley Toy Libraries and Clarence Park Community Centre have come together to offer our community some opportunities to access tools, ideas, information and an activity program to help enable some of these experiences between you and your child.

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Connect and Play

Tools to help you connect and play with your child.

City of Unley Facilities offering resources to help you connect and play.

Unley Toy Libraries

Unley Toy Libraries provides for children at all levels of development. Friendly, knowledgeable staff can advise and assist you in selecting the right toys specifically for your child. Full details can be found on our website.

The Unley Toy Libraries has two branches, each housed inside one of the Unley Libraries' buildings at Unley and Goodwood. We also host a party hire service where you can hire large toys specifically for a weekend or mid-week party.

Clarence Park Community Centre

Alongside a diverse program of activities for all ages and abilities, Clarence Park hosts a Food Co-op, Child Care Centre, Biodiversity Garden and The Shed.

Clarence Park Community Centre Childcare

Are you looking for occasional or regular childcare that isn't full time? Our sessional childcare program is based on imaginative and creative play for children from two to five years, in a purpose-built setting with a large garden. Children bring fruit for morning tea and their own lunch. Bookings essential and visits welcome. For more information, contact the Centre 0456 962 940 or email childcare@clarencepark.org.au

Featured early years events and programs at Clarence Park Community Centre

Playgroup at CPCC (with Intergenerational)

Playgroup for young and old

Visit the Clarence Park Community Centre website for more events and details.

Words Grow Minds

Words Grows Minds is a statewide campaign encouraging families to talk, read, sing and play with their child. Research shows that the simple everyday interactions families have with their child literally grow their brains in the critical early years. With up to 85% of brain development occurring in the first three years of life, it is important that parents and caregivers are equipped with the tools and information to support children to thrive from the beginning.

Funded by the Government of South Australia, Words Grow Minds supports services providers to educate families on the importance of talking, reading, singing and playing with their child. The campaign covers a range of elements including a free resource pack for families, professional learning for educators and service providers as well as a strong media presence that includes tips and information for families.

To find out more and access a range of useful resources visit wordsgrowminds.org.au/