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Parent Social Media Survey 2026

In 2026, Playgroup WA partnered with Edith Cowan University to survey parents of children aged 0 to 8 years about social media.

We are pleased to share the analysis of the results HERE

Special thanks to Dr Catherine Archer from Edith Cowan University for conducting this research.

To read the announcement about this research, which highlights some of the complexities of our relationship and views on social media, visit: ECU | Parents back social media ban despite their own daily use

TKI Community Playgroup Evaluation March 2016Research Paper - Telethon Kids Institute: The Influence and Impact of Playgroups Across Australia

Download the full report and key findings about the reach of playgroups across Australia and playgroup participation. This research provides insights into the current state of play
and fills the gap in knowledge around the impact of playgroup attendance on early child development in Australia.

Playgroup WA has been supporting, servicing and establishing playgroups throughout Western Australia since 1972.

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Playgroup WA is committed to the safety, respect, and value of all children by implementing child-safe practices in line with the National Principles for Child Safety and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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