Scallywags is a warm, relaxed playgroup designed for the time of day when families often need it most. Held at 3pm-5pm, this session sits in that unique window after children have rested and before the evening routine begins – a stretch of time that can feel long, restless, and a little lonely for parents and carers.

By running in the late afternoon, Scallywags offers families something many say they’ve been missing: an inviting activity that bridges the hours between nap time and dinner when the kids get their second burst of energy. We offer a warm, stimulating environment that helps little ones burn off energy, play with others, enjoy a mix of music, movement, craft, and free play, all led by our wonderful facilitator Rose.

Designed for babies through to pre-schoolers, the group helps children build confidence, practice social skills, and enjoy sensory and creative experiences in a relaxed environment. For parents and carers, it’s a chance to meet others, share experiences, and connect with other local families who understand the ups and downs of the late afternoon.

Whether you’re trying to break up a long day, avoid the late-afternoon slump, or simply want a friendly place to land before heading home, Scallywags provides a joyful, community-focused way to transition from nap time to dinner time.

Wednesdays, 7 October to 2 December | 3:00pm to 5:00pm

The programs at Sussex Neighbourhood House are many and varied and reflect the needs of the community. Programs include computer courses, employment skills, arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, children’s activities and social groups.

• Please pay with a credit card/debit via social planet
• Pay over the phone 9354 2210 with a credit card
• Drop into 7 Prospect St, Pascoe Vale to pay via credit card/debit card or cash.
• Agencies can request an invoice.
• If you are having difficulty with payment please talk to us.

Concessions

Concessions are available to current Centrelink benefit or pension card holders and DVA Gold Care for certain programs.

Communication

SNH may email our Course & Activity Guide and/or information about courses/projects & events from time to time. If you do not wish to receive electronic communication, please tell us.

Public Holidays

Programs are not held on public holidays or the Monday preceeding Melbourne Cup Day

• Any program may be cancelled 2 working days before the start date if the minimum number of paid enrolments has not been received.

• Participants enrolled in a cancelled program will be notified and fully refunded.

Standard Refund Policy

• All refund requests must be in writing to enquiries@sussexnh.org.au
• A full refund will be provided if you withdraw from a program 7 days before the commencement date of the program.
• If you withdraw within 7 days of commencement or once program has started, a refund will only be considered where you provide special circumstances in writing.
• A refund fee of $20 will be retained.

As a recipient of Government funding, SNH is required to request participant information for statistical collection and remains confidential.

For ACFE enrolled participants, personal data as well as collated demographic data is reported routinely to the government funding department. For all other programs, only de-identified, collated demographic data is reported.

Other than reporting to government departments, SNH will only release information regarding my enrolment, only when it is legally obliged to do so.

For more information in relation to how participant information may be used or disclosed please contact the Manager on 03 9354 2210 or enquiries@sussexnh.org.au.