MCCSA Playgroup - Connection to the local Community

"Hello my name is Shihara (Leena’s Mom) I have been fortunate to be a part of the MCCSA playgroup for almost three years now. MCCSA hosts a playgroup every Tuesday for children aged six months and above at the MCCSA building in Gilbert Street, Adelaide. I was referred to this playgroup by my GP when I was a new migrant to Australia. Since then, my daughter and I have been attending every week and we thoroughly enjoy it. The playgroup coordinator, Abby Liu has been very enthusiastic and committed to setting up different activities each week. The whole team including the volunteers participate in different events each week for the children including painting, arts and crafts, story time and singing.

It helped us become a part of the Australian community and build some great friendships. My daughter has built alliances that will be a part of her future community as well.

The playgroup also enlightened us about the Australian childcare and health system so that we could access those services that were available. We got the opportunity to be a part of free developmental

checks and assessments carried out by the University of Adelaide during the playgroup hours. It also allowed us to partake in surveys and training courses that taught us better parenting habits.

Overall, this has been a great opportunity to meet other parents and children, and also get to know one another. I believe that every new mom should join one."

For more information on MCCSA Playgroup please contact Abby Lui - abby.liu@mccsa.org.au