Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2026
Supporting Families With a Facilitated Playgroup Designed in Discussion With the Community.
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Nelson Helen J, Munns Ailsa, Siggins Karen, Burns Sharyn K
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INTRODUCTION: This study responds to barriers to access to early intervention for health, welfare and education faced by families who experience sociodemographic disadvantage. Following a needs assessment to inform policy and practice for a community early years hub, a facilitated playgroup was commenced using a model identified by families. The aim was to provide a safe place for families of young children to gather and find support in an environment of relational and professional care and empowerment.
METHODS: Evaluation of demographic data and thematic analysis of focus group discussions allows a qualitative exploration of family and provider experience in the supported playgroup.
RESULTS: In its first year, the playgroup was attended by 61 families. Through shared relationships and structured health promotion action, families were empowered with an understanding of child development; six families received assistance with referral to a developmental specialist. Qualitative analysis identified three themes of learning from parents and grandparents, allied health providers, early childhood educators and volunteers, identifying a playgroup model to: 'reduce experience of social isolation among families', 'support families in understanding child development' and 'support families through physical space and provision'. Relationality, safety and empowerment were interwoven among themes.
CONCLUSIONS: A policy of shared vision is central to empowering families and reducing barriers to access to support for children's developmental health concerns. Through co-design, families were empowered within the layered influences of learning. SO WHAT?: Evaluation represents a first step to inform policy change and practice for health promotion action towards a co-designed community hub.
METHODS: Evaluation of demographic data and thematic analysis of focus group discussions allows a qualitative exploration of family and provider experience in the supported playgroup.
RESULTS: In its first year, the playgroup was attended by 61 families. Through shared relationships and structured health promotion action, families were empowered with an understanding of child development; six families received assistance with referral to a developmental specialist. Qualitative analysis identified three themes of learning from parents and grandparents, allied health providers, early childhood educators and volunteers, identifying a playgroup model to: 'reduce experience of social isolation among families', 'support families in understanding child development' and 'support families through physical space and provision'. Relationality, safety and empowerment were interwoven among themes.
CONCLUSIONS: A policy of shared vision is central to empowering families and reducing barriers to access to support for children's developmental health concerns. Through co-design, families were empowered within the layered influences of learning. SO WHAT?: Evaluation represents a first step to inform policy change and practice for health promotion action towards a co-designed community hub.