Stay n Play at St David's Neighbourhood Centre

Stay n Play at St David's Neighbourhood Centre Stay n Play is for families with children up to school age and is based on the concept of playgroup but with added educational activities. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

Please email [email protected] to register your interest. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. Stay n Play is an inclusive playgroup and runs Monday - Friday from 9.30am till 11.30am during school terms. The cost is $6 per session per family. TERM PASS $50 for UNLIMITED VISITS throughout the school term. (NOT VALID DURING SPECIAL EVENTS in holiday program week). Families enrol into the program on th

eir chosen day/days to ensure it can run smoothly and optimum numbers can be maintained. The program is delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Coordinator and is supported by volunteers. Our Coordinator plans and reviews the program to ensure that positive outcomes are achieved by children and parents. The Stay n Play Playgroup program delivers personal development, social interactions and friendships for you and your child and is underpinned by the phrase “Learn Through Play.”
Learn Through Play enables the children and parents to learn through experience. Some of the benefits of this model are listed below. Children:
Social and emotional development – how children interact with others and manage their own feelings e.g. sharing, joining in group time, taking turns, quiet corner. Physical development – fine and gross motor skills e.g. climbing, riding bikes, ball play, play dough, painting, craft, and water play. Speech and language development – communicating through verbal and non verbal cues, reading, and practice writing/drawing. Cognitive development – how children think, learn and problem solve. Parents:
Social interactions with other parents – able to relax and talk with other parents while their children play in a safe and happy environment. Support network – program is run by an Interactive Parenting Coordinator who is able to provide support and information to families, supervision and appropriate activities. Ageless Play:- Our Inter generational playgroup runs on Tuesdays. We have Harmony Club clients come visit us in the playground for art, craft & sensory play.

09/09/2026

The way we speak to children becomes part of the way they learn to speak to themselves.

When a child is overwhelmed, their brain is already working hard to manage the intensity of what they are feeling. A harsh tone, yelling, or too many words can add even more stress, while a calm, steady voice can help signal safety and make it easier for them to come back to themselves.

That does not mean we never set limits or that we stay perfectly calm every single time. It means our tone matters, especially in the moments when their emotions are biggest.

❤️ A calm voice can help slow the moment down.
❤️ Fewer words can make it easier for an overwhelmed brain to process.
❤️ A steady boundary teaches that safety and firmness can exist together.
❤️ Repeated experiences of co-regulation help children gradually build the ability to regulate themselves.

Over time, children internalize what they repeatedly experience. The patience, steadiness, and emotional language we model can slowly become part of their own inner voice.

We are not just helping them through one hard moment. We are teaching them what calm can feel like from the inside.

08/09/2026

Oooh, I can see this. 🤍

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23/07/2026

We understand it can be daunting speaking to a counsellor for the first time! Remember, we’re here to listen and not judge.

Parentline is a confidential service and you can choose what you want to talk to us about.

You can provide your name if you feel comfortable, but you don’t have to.

Our phones and WebChat are open every day from 6am to midnight AEST in QLD & NT. Call Parentline on 1300 30 1300 or visit https://ytwn.in/4gBbk3y

20/07/2026

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16/07/2026

💖 A little reminder for children…

Last week our Ageless Play group had a fabulous morning on an excursion. We met at Karawatha Forest for a lovely morning...
12/06/2026

Last week our Ageless Play group had a fabulous morning on an excursion. We met at Karawatha Forest for a lovely morning tea, headed inside the Discovery Centre to learn through play! 😍🥰

Continuing the celebration of our volunteers here in playgroup, we need to mention our "Maintenance Technician" - Peter!...
22/05/2026

Continuing the celebration of our volunteers here in playgroup, we need to mention our "Maintenance Technician" - Peter! He has a wealth of knowledge & many skills that are used around playgroup & also the Neighbourhood Centre. He solves problems big or small, with ease. He is a lifesaver! We are so very grateful to have him part of the Stay n Play Team & most importantly a Granddad regularly visiting with his grandchildren. Thank you Peter, for all that you do. We really appreciate it 🥰

Address

68 Orange Grove Road, Coopers Plains (Entrance Via Rookwood Avenue)
Brisbane, QLD
4108

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 11:30am
Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:30am
Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am
Friday 9:30am - 11:30am

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