Young Mums Supported Playgroup, Windsor Brisbane

[lydiarna]

Hi All

just want to let people know of a Supported playgroup, Young Producers, that is run on a Monday morning 10am-12pm for young mums (under 25) at Windsor in Brisbane. It is run through playgroup Qld with the help of the Young Parents Program. Anyone who joins gets free membership for a year through playgroup association . If anyone is interested please let me know and I'm happy to give more details

Natasha

[Kazmar]

Im very interested...............only we live in Ballarat VICTORIA!
What a fantastic idea, I wish i knew how to start on of these

[lydiarna]

That would be quite a way to travel
We've been lucky getting support through playgroup Qld and the Young Parents Program to start this group up. I'm sure there must be similar organisations in Victoria, it's just knowing where to start which is the hard part! To start up a regular playgroup I know you need at least 3 families, I'm not exactly sure the first steps that have to be taken to start up a supported playgroup as I was luckily offered the job. There may even be some supported playgroups in your area. It's worth a look Even if you rang Playgroup Victoria and asked whats on in your area and if there are any groups specifically for younger mums, I know it can be hard to go to playgroups when everyone is at least 10 years older then you!
Anyway good luck finding a place, its so important to get out and meet people, if only for your own sanity! LOL, oh and ofcourse for the kids

[rustygirl]

HI Natasha,
What is this all about? I would be interested as I moved here from Darwin in Jan and don't have any friends here. I am a SAHM. I'm 24. Please write back and let me know what it is all about??

[lydiarna]

Hi Nina,
the Young Producers is a supported playgroup that meets up every Monday morning at 25 Hooker St Windsor 10am-12pm. It's specifically for young mums up to 25 so you more then welcome to come along and check it out, I'm 24 also We ask the mums to bring a plate to share for morning tea.
There are indoor and outdoor spaces for kids to play, we have a mix of ages from baby up to preschool age. It's very casual and I'm always open to any new ideas mums may have to make the playgroup what they would like.
If there is anything else specific you'd like to know feel free to ask. Hope you can come along

regards,
Natasha

[espoir_angelique]

Hi!

I'm 23, I live in Windsor and have an 11 week old daughter I'd love to learn more about the group please!

Thanks,
Romi

[loulabelle]

Oh Bummer, I would love to go of it was Melbourne!

[krysalyss]

Is that the same organisation that runs at Kedron? My friend works there I think.

[lydiarna]

Hi Romi, You are more then welcome to come along and check the group out if you like. What would you like to know? I can send you a flyer if you like?
Natasha

[lydiarna]

Yes YPP does have there office in Kedron, all the workers there are so nice They have been a great help getting this playgroup started. May I ask who your friend is?

[krysalyss]

Her name is Shirley. I think she still works there anyway. It has been a little while since I spoke to her. I think the young parents group is a great idea.

[melskys]

what are the details for the playgroup in windsor??
i'd love to come meet some new people!

Mel

[lydiarna]

krysalyss - yes I know Shirley Saw her last week actually, what a small world this forum thing is!

Mel - would love for you to come along It's on every Monday morning from 10am-12pm at 25 Hooker St, Windsor (it's pretty close to train station or Lutwyche road buses if you rely on puclic transport). If you have any other queries please ask, my email is natmah01@lizzy.com.au if you prefer. Hope to see you there

[melskys]

cool bananas
i guess ill just look for the big group of women and their kiddies!
is there parking there? i hate public transport, wont catch me on those things!
whats you're ph no incase i get lost?

cheers,
mel

[lydiarna]

Hey Mel
There is parking on Hooker street as well as a little cul-de-sac just off it really close, can usually easily find a spot.
I agree public transport can be difficult with kids. I used to do it with my daughter all the time but my son is a different story all together
My phone is 0422 069 148. Will see you Monday

[lydiarna]

Should probably also let you know this coming Monday, 18th Aug, YPP (Young Parents Program) are having a drop-in from 11am-1pm which will overlap the playgroup. This just means some young mums from the YPP groups and recent graduates of the groups will be meeting up, just for a catch up and to check out the playgroup, a couple workers from YPP will be there also.
For us it means free pizza for lunch, yay, and hopefully some of them will want to continue coming to the playgroup I'm sure anyone at the playgroup is welcome to hang around til 1pm if they wish

[melskys]

okie dokies,
i'll be there bright and early (10am really is early for me) on monday morning.
thats fine about those other people, the more the merrier! i can't wait to make some friends! well hopefully, u never know, everyone might hate me... nah no one could hate the person who created my little cuty haha

anywho
see you soon

mel

[lydiarna]

Hi Mel,

for the life of me I cannot work out how to send you a message and am just making myself feel more and more stupid so I'll just write it here!
Just wanted to say it was lovely meeting you on Monday and your little boy is just so gorgeous (I'm sure I don't have to tell you though! LOL). Am looking forward to seeing you again and getting to know you more.
And if at some point someone would like to let me know how to send messages to people would be nice Have already looked in the FAQ section and managed to make myself feel even more computer illiterate, or forum illiterate anyway!