Safari Multicultural Playgroups
“A safe multicultural place for children to learn through play whilst Mothers learn new skills.”
Safari Multicultural Playgroups exist to support migrant and refugee background women in Auckland with children aged 0-5.
We have 6 playgroups across Auckland. Mums come along with their children and stay for the morning. The two paid staff and volunteers are there to facilitate lots of great play: water play, construction, painting, craft, family play, puzzles, climbing, sandpit, playdough and more!
There is a van transport service for Mums and kids to get from home to playgroup. We ask a small koha of $2 for this service. This is the only cost of the playgroup. There is no attendance fee - it is completely FREE!
For Mums there is lots of support.
Free English classes for Mums 1-2 times per week - all levels
Free educational sessions such as parenting courses, health awareness sessions and librarian visits
Trips to playgrounds, zoo, museums and more.
Celebrations of festivals such as Eid, Diwali, Christmas
Graduation parties for leaving children
A chance to make friends with other Mums
If you're interested in coming for a visit, please contact us and we will arrange for first visit. If you are happy at Safari you are welcome to enrol.
Safari Central Multicultural Playgroup:
Where: Lynfield Recreation & Youth Centre, 16 Griffen Park Road, Lynfield.
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Safari West Multicultural Playgroup:
Where: Henderson Baptist Church, 319 Great North Rd, Henderson, Auckland
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Safari South Multicultural Playgroup:
Where: PACT Building, 311 Great South Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Safari East Multicultural Playgroup:
Where: Panmure Community Centre, 7-13 Pilkington Road, Panmure
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Safari Manurewa Multicultural Playgroup:
Where: 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park, Manurewa
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Safari Avondale Multicultural Playgroup:
Where: Encounter Church, 495 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland (down driveway)
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Costs: Free
Contact: safari@belong.org.nz or 09 625 2440
Safari Multicultural Playgroups are possible thanks to:
