SmallTalk is a program that runs as part of Merri-bek City Council’s supported playgroups. SmallTalk gives parents and carers tips and ideas on how to help their child with learning and development at home. Each week SmallTalk covers a different topic.
'SmallTalk’ strengthens the way parents engage with their children through talking, listening and playing, reading together and through interesting activities. Groups are capped at 10 families, some families having multiple children.
To attend a free supported playgroup session, families must have or do one of the following:
More information about requirements, dates, times, and locations for this opportunity can be found on InPlace. Students can also apply to any available opportunity directly through InPlace. For information and tools on how to use InPlace, please refer to 'Applying with InPlace' module in the Community Engagement Canvas Course.
Before applying for an opportunity please ensure:
Opportunities are available in line with the needs of our community partners. If this opportunity is not listed in InPlace it may not be open, it may be at capacity, or you may not be eligible.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact ACU Engagement.
acuengagement@acu.edu.au
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