Play2Learn Pilot Program

A new way to Play2Learn, so families can play, learn and thrive!

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Play2Learn is an early learning and parent education program for families with children aged 0-3 years.
54 reasons has been delivering Play2Learn for more than 30 years in Australia! Each year, we engage more than 10,000 children under 6 and their caregivers across 200 sites around the country.

After an in-depth review of our national Play2Learnservice, we’ve redesigned the program to better meet the needs of our amazing, diverse and growing community.

New supports to help families thrive

The new Play2Learn includes three services, which families can mix-and-match to meet their needs:

Playgroup

Play-based early education program with activities planned around children’s individual developmental needs, parent education and guest speakers

1:1 Parent Coaching

We partner with caregivers to build their skills and confidence to support their child’s development, strengthen attachment and understand and respond to children’s behaviours.

Online Parent Education

Bringing Up Great Kids is a online group parenting program facilitated over 6 weeks, supporting caregivers to build their confidence.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, families must meet at least one of these criteria:

Primary caregiver/s was aged 25 or under when child was born
Primary caregiver/s did not complete high school
Current or history of child protection involvement (including notifications with no further action taken)
Mother attended 4 or less antenatal appointments (with health professional e.g. GP, Midwife or Obstetrician)
Primary caregiver/s don’t feel they have people to call or rely on when needing support or just want to chat

For more information

Email us at play2learn@54reasons.org.au to learn more or send completed referral forms

Have feedback, comments or complaints about our services? We’re always open to your views, and we’re committed to learning from you about how we can be even better.

54 reasons acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land on which we work, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their lore, and to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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54 reasons is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of the LGBTIQ+ community.