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Penrith City Council is celebrating 40 years of its Mobile Playvan - a valuable service offering families free play sessions in parks, reserves and community facilities throughout the local government area.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen is delighted to celebrate the 40th Birthday of one of the City’s most loved services and shares “since 1982, thousands of children have enjoyed a range of fun activities while learning through play and developing their social skills.

“These valuable experiences help our youngest residents prepare for childcare and school. Our service is open to all families in the Penrith area and is led by professional early childhood educators.

“Mobile Playvan provides sessions in new and developing areas across Penrith supporting families and new residents to build social networks and a sense of belonging in their local community.”

Mobile Playvan also provides a range of specialist information including referrals, parenting support, community services and health and development information.

The Playvan’s 40th Birthday celebrations coincide with Children’s Week, an annual national event celebrating the right of children to enjoy childhood.

The community is invited to join the celebration being held on Wednesday 26th October from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Mondo. Please go to penrith.city/childcare to RSVP and learn about other events taking place to celebrate Children’s Week. 

Image: Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen and Lucia Micallef enjoying a STEM activity at Mobile Playvan.

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