Looking to connect with other LGBTQ+ parents, carers and kids in your area?
Our Rainbow Families playgroups across Queensland are safe, welcoming spaces to meet other families, enjoy activities, and build community.

From storytime and songs to unstructured play and cuppas for grown-ups, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're new to parenting or new to the area, come along, we'd love to see you.

Ipswich Monday Playgroup

When: Fortnightly Mondays
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Play Matters Ipswich Hub
12/59 Brisbane Rd, Redbank QLD 4301
Ages: 0–5 (older siblings welcome during school holidays)
Details: A welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ families, with free play, planned activities, storytime, music, and light refreshments.
Contact: [email protected]
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Paddington Tuesday Playgroup

When: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Communify Play Space (behind the hall)
Neal Macrossan Playground, 15 Moreton St, Paddington QLD 4064
Cost: $20 per term (first session FREE)
Details: Fun, inclusive playgroup with free play, group activities, music, and storytime.
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Paddington Saturday Playgroup

When: First Saturday of every month
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Communify Play Space (behind the hall)
Neal Macrossan Playground, 15 Moreton St, Paddington QLD 4064
Details: Relaxed weekend meet-up for LGBTQIA+ parents and carers. Enjoy stories, music, play, and connection.

Nerang Tuesday Playgroup

Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Location: The Benevolent Society, 40 Martin Street, Nerang QLD 4211

Details: This playgroup is for LGBTQ+ families, offering a safe and welcoming space where kids aged 0–5 (plus older siblings in school holidays) can play, learn and grow while parents and carers connect over a cuppa. Think free play, fun activities, story time, music, and plenty of giggles. The best part? It runs weekly (including school holidays, except Christmas), so it’s a beautiful way to build routine and community.

Redlands Playgroup

This playgroup is a space where LGBTQ+ parents, carers and their little ones can connect, play and build community in a warm, inclusive environment. Whether you’re a two-mum family, two dads, a solo parent, carer or chosen family, you belong here.

Where: Birkdale School of Arts, 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale
When: Fortnightly on Thursdays, starting 20 November
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Cost: $4 per family

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