Belconnen (ACT)

‘Connect and Grow’ playgroup in Westfield.

Summary

Belconnen is a large region in Canberra’s northwest. There was a significant increase in children developmentally vulnerable on two or more domains between 2012 and 2018, highlighting the need for further support. 

An AEDC grant allowed for weekly ‘Connect and Grow’ playgroups in the Westfield Belconnen mall, providing a range of play-based experiences for children and families. 

Each 2-hour session had 15-35 children attend, with many families returning each week, from Belconnen and surrounding regions, some travelling quite a distance. Multidisciplinary early childhood professionals were available during each session to support the children and their families.


Related resources

Link to gungahlin-act

Community story

Gungahlin (ACT)

Gungahlin is a rapidly growing region in Canberra’s far north. Between 2015 and 2018, there were increases in vulnerability across all five domains, with significant increases in physical health and wellbeing, and social competence. This highlights a need for further early childhood development support.
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Community story

Woden (ACT)