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Playgroups
Joining a playgroup benefits children aged 0-5 years as well as their parents or carers. There are several playgroups available in the local area that are either community-run or private. Most playgroups are held once a week.
Browse our list of local playgroups below or visit Playgroup NSW to find a playgroup and other services in your area.
Bondi Beach Playgroups
Bondi Beach Playgroups form part of Playgroups NSW and receive support from Waverley Council.
These community playgroup sessions operate from three locations in Waverley:
- Wairoa Community Centre: Cnr Wairoa Avenue and Brighton Blvd, Bondi Beach
- Thomas Hogan Reserve: Francis St, Bondi
- Kimberley Reserve: Military Rd, Vaucluse
Cost is $4 per family. Please check Facebook for weekly sessions at each venue. For more information, visit Bondi Beach Playgroups or email bondibeachplaygroups@gmail.com.
Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup
Holdsworth Playgroup runs sessions in Rose Bay every Wednesday.
Location: Rose Bay Cottage: 22a O’Sullivan Rd, Rose Bay
To find out more, visit Holdsworth’s website.
CMP Playgroup
CMP Playgroup is a church-run playgroup that runs playgroup sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am–11:30am during school terms.
Location: Church in the Market place, Level 2, 400 Oxford St Mall, Bondi Junction
For more information, refer to CMP’s website or check Facebook for updates.
Bondi Yeshiva Tots
Location: Yeshiva Centre, 36 Flood Street, Bondi
For more information, email shainadfeldman@gmail.com or call 0409 555 999.
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