About PlayConnect+
PlayConnect+ is delivered by the state and territory playgroup associations in a consortium led by Autism Queensland, and in partnership with the autism peak bodies of South Australia, Western Australia, and New South Wales.
This service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing.
PlayConnect+ playgroups are fully-funded as part of the National Early Childhood Program (NECP). They are inclusive playgroups for children with disability or developmental concerns age 0-8, their families, carers, and siblings.
They are delivered across Australia in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations, as well as online. No formal diagnosis is required to attend a PlayConnect+ playgroup.
PlayConnect+ groups are delivered on the core characteristic of high-quality playgroups, identified in Playgroup Principles (Australian Institute of Family Studies). Music playgroups are informed by the evidence-based Sing & Grow music therapy program and delivered by music therapists.
About Autism Queensland
Autism Queensland (AQ) is the largest autism organisation in Queensland, dedicated to supporting autistic people of all ages, their families, and those supporting them. With over 57 years of experience, AQ provides specialist education, early childhood intervention, therapy, and community services.
As the State’s Peak Body for autism, we lead advocacy, innovation, and service delivery, ensuring every autistic Queenslander has access to the support they need to thrive. We provide statewide face-to-face and online services from eight centres across South-East, Central, North, and Far North Queensland. Additionally, we operate six autism-specific school campuses and distance education.
AQ collaborates with national and state advisory groups to drive systemic change, championing inclusion and empowerment for autistic people and their families.
Learn more: www.autismqld.com.au