Bethany Community Support assists parents of children under five years of age to foster positive change and healthy relationships.
Connect Up supported playgroups
Bethany Community Support runs playgroups as part of our Connect Up program, a local service that supports families to help their children thrive. Find out more about Connect Up.
Connect Up supported playgroups provide a safe, welcoming space for parents, caregivers and preschool children to come together to:
- share quality time together
- socialise
- encourage children to learn through play in a group environment.
Who it is for

Geelong region

Families

No Referral required
Where and when can I attend a Connect Up supported playgroup?
Bethany is currently running supported playgroups in partnership with local schools and communities at the following times and locations:
Northern Bay College
Hendy P-8 Campus – (38 Hendy St, Corio)
Fridays 9am – 10.30am
Key contact – Jay 0491 097 923
Peacock P-8 Campus (33-35 Peacock Ave, Norlane)
Wednesdays 9am – 10.30am
Key contact – Renae 0490 669 510
Wexford P-8 Campus (1 Wexford Ct, Corio) delivered as part of the Early Help Family Services program
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30am
Key contact – Marlies 0490 786 076
Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30am
Key contact – Theresa 0491 090 606
Northern Bay Family Centre (5-25 Goldworthy Road, Corio) delivered as part of the Early Help Family Services program
Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am
Key contact –Â Marlies 0490 786 076
Primary schools
Geelong East Primary School (184 Boundary Rd, Geelong)
Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am
Key contact – Silvana 0447 108 582
Bell Park North Primary School (16-26 Barton Street, Bell Park)
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.00am
Key contact – Miranda 0409 643 709
How to access this service
Call Bethany Community Support on 03 5278 8122Â
You can also visit one of the locations that host Connect Up supported playgroups in person to find out more.