Annual Report - Playgroup Victoria

Community PlaygroupsPlaygroup statistics2009 was Playgroup Victoria’s Year of Active Play for the 3185playgroup sessions across the state that involved 32,013families and 42,943 children. As part of their membership eachplaygroup received a Year of Active Play pack.New Playgroup Victoria-ABC membership card was introducedto give Family Membership an extensive range of discounts.There were:• 530 new playgroup sessions started• 480 packs sent to families wanting to start a new playgroup• 223 people become Professional Members• 150,000 playgroup pamphlets distributed to familiesthrough maternal and child health centre 4yr old and18mth old ages and stages visits• 52 playgroup modules completed; six playgroups completeall modules and become Five Star playgroups• 25 successful grant applications auspiced by PlaygroupVictoria on behalf of playgroups• 32 playgroup members awarded certificates of merit foroutstanding contributions to playgroups• 25,000 Healthy Choices calendars produced for FamilyMembers for distribution in early 2010• 1057 attended the sell out Steve Biddulph talks whichincluded 40% of fathers“We just love Playgroup Victoria! Thank you so much for thelovely active play pack - it’s very much appreciated. Keep up thefantastic work!” Veronica Porcaro from Placid JamstaMember’s volunteer awardsPlaygroup Victoria Patron, Sherryl Garbutt presented 32playgroup members with a certificate of merit for outstandingcontributions to playgroups. Each person was nominated forthe award by their playgroup.2009 Playgroup Victoria Year of Active Play 9