An old question I see, but nice to read all the comments.

There are playgroups for younger children, I would suggest looking more. And even if the ones you find are mostly for 3 and up, you may find there are younger siblings at home. Get out there and meet the mums, check local papers/gazettes for community info, they often have children’s activities.

We do a lot of socialising in playgrounds and lil play parks in shopping centres.

Gymbaroo classes are great. You just book in a class that has his age range.

there are some good comments here

Try the church playgroups, here in Qld they are flexible. Our son was about 2 when we started and when my daughter was born she came along with us. So there was a mix of children from babies to those getting ready for school. It was a great social morning for both the mums and children.

Some good advice there below.

I’d keep looking for playgroups. We have found a couple that have 2 year olds 🙂 if not, try kindergym, music classes etc

Gymbaroos, libraries, swimming classes are all good

You could also try doing swimming lessons together

Some good suggestions there below.

i hope you’ve had success

There is a great Playgroup which runs out do the Lyrebird Community Centre in Carrum Downs – so nearby you! I am also a member of the Carrum Downs ABA Group and we meet fortnightly in very child friendly places inc Belvedere Park Comm Centre (Seaford), where they also have a Playgroup and heaps of great info on other activities and groups local to you.
Good luck! 🙂

I do agree swimming classes and park are good

Music groups, and swimming lessons, pram walking groups : )

My son has been going to playgroup since he was 18m/o. He absolutely loves it and while he plays I get together with the other mums. When playgroup finishes for the term, the mums all organise play dates and meetings themselves. It’s fantastic!

Contact local Kindy groups and ask if they know of any playgroups or mothers groups.

You could always place an ad in your local paper and start your own

Do they have Kindermusik there?

Talk to your local child health nurse, ask her if she knows of anybody, also ask if you can put up a note on the notice board, most mums look at it while they wait.

Freeway Playgroup in Chelsea (5-10 mins from you) has babies through to school /kinder age and does crafts, singing, etc. plus there’s lots of time for cuppas and chats while the kids play in the big open room full of toys. It probably comes up if you google.