Certificate in Playwork Practice h as been updated to include both foundation and sen ior levels to ensure a greater capacity to deliver high-quality playwork practice.
\n \nThe c ourse is based on Play Wales internationally recog nised playwork training and provides a sound knowl edge base of\; the playwork principles\, using a p laywork approach\, loose parts theory\, the play c ycle\, playwork intervention\, dynamic risk benefi t assessment and the United Nations Convention on the rights of the Child. The course also explores wider and deeper themes around childhood developm ent\, strategic risk management\, reflective pract ice\, advocacy and practical playwork skills.
\ n \nThis is delivered in a 2 day face to face workshop\, supported by a series of 6 online sessi ons plus a series of self paced activities and a f inal assessment.
\n \nThis training has bee n refined into a single programee of learning taki ng 4-6 months to complete\, following extensive pi loting of this approach in 2024/25.
\n \nSe ssion by session delivery:
\n \nWeb inar dates:
\n \nAll web inars are 7-9 pm (Sydney/Melb time zone)< /p>\n \n
Webinar 1 (on line) Monday 31st August 2026 - delivery by Play Australia. Introduction to course and play work principles\, UNCRC and national context.
\ n \nWebinar 2 (online) Monday 14th Sep tember 2026 - delivered by Play Wales - o rientation and setting the scene\, the importance of play\, recent research into benefits of play\, links to child development.
\n \nWe binar 3 (online) Monday 12th October 2026 - delivered by Play Wales - what do playworkers d o\, playwork principles\, into to the role\, begin ning to think about playwork.
\n \nWebinar 4 (online) Monday 19th October 2026 - the importance of reflective practice and ref lective practice models 2.
\n \nWor kshop Dates: Workshops dates and locatio ns are subject to numbers being reached in the var ious locations.
\n \n2 day workshop s (face to face) delivered by Play Wales - group dynamics\, playwork theory\, putting it al l into practice\, practical playwork skills (ropes \, knots and fire)\, playwork relationships\, advo cacy\, dynamic risk assessment.
\n \nMonday 16th 9:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday 17th November 9:00am to 3:00pm
\n \nVenu e: Day 1 - The Venny. Day 2 - The Cubbies
\n \nRegister Here
\n \nWednesday 18th 9:00a m to 4:00pm and Thursday 19th November 9:00am to 3 :00pm
\n \nVenue: Runcorn State Sch ool
\n \nRegister Here
\n \nMonday 23rd 9:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday 24th November 9:00am to 3:00pm
\n \nVenue: TBC< /p>\n \n
Register Here
\n \ nAll sections of the course and assessment mus t be completed to receive the certificate and badg e.
\n \nAt lea st 2 years experience working with children or you th.
\n \nWorking with children clearance. < /p>\n \n
Child Protection training (desirable).
\n \nCommitment to implementing a playwork approach in your workplace.
\n \nPlay Australia Members - $1400.00 (paya ble in 3 instalments) GST inclusive
\n \nNo n Play Australia Members - $1650.00 (payable in 3 instalments) GST inclusive
\n \nA non-refun dable deposit of $400 for Play Australia members a nd $650 for non Play Australia members is required to secure a place in the course. Payable upon in voice.
\n \n1st instalment is the deposit o n enrolment\, 2nd instalment is due by 30 Septembe r 2026\, and 3rd and final instalment is due Novem ber 30\, 2026.
\n \nPayment in full by dire ct deposit are eligible for a 10% discount.
\n \nOverdue instalments incur a 10% administrati on fee unless prior arrangements made with Play Au stralia for delayed payments.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Certificate in Playwork Practice\n \n \n Certificate in Playwork Practice has been updat ed to include both foundation and senior levels to ensure a greater capacity to deliver high-quality playwork practice.\n \n \n \n The course is based on Play Wales internationally recognised playwork training and provides a sound knowledge base of\; the playwork principles\, using a playwork approa ch\, loose parts theory\, the play cycle\, playwor k intervention\, dynamic risk benefit assessment a nd the United Nations Convention on the rights of the Child. The course also explores wider and dee per themes around childhood development\, strategi c risk management\, reflective practice\, advocacy and practical playwork skills.\n \n \n \n This is delivered in a 2 day face to face workshop\, supp orted by a series of 6 online sessions plus a seri es of self paced activities and a final assessment .\n \n \n \n This training has been refined into a single programee of learning taking 4-6 months to complete\, following extensive piloting of this a pproach in 2024/25.\n \n \n \n Session by session delivery:\n \n \n \n Webinar dates: \n \n \n \n A ll webinars are 7-9 pm (Sydney/Melb time zone)\n \ n \n \n Webinar 1 (online) Monday 31st August 2026 - delivery by Play Australia. Introduction to cou rse and playwork principles\, UNCRC and national c ontext.\n \n \n \n Webinar 2 (online) Monday 14th September 2026 - delivered by Play Wales - orienta tion and setting the scene\, the importance of pla y\, recent research into benefits of play\, links to child development.\n \n \n \n Webinar 3 (online ) Monday 12th October 2026 - delivered by Play Wal es - what do playworkers do\, playwork principles\ , into to the role\, beginning to think about play work.\n \n \n \n Webinar 4 (online) Monday 19th Oc tober 2026 - the importance of reflective practice and reflective practice models 2.\n \n \n \n Work shop Dates: Workshops dates and locations are sub ject to numbers being reached in the various locat ions.\n \n \n \n 2 day workshops (face to face) de livered by Play Wales - group dynamics\, playwork theory\, putting it all into practice\, practical playwork skills (ropes\, knots and fire)\, playwor k relationships\, advocacy\, dynamic risk assessme nt.\n \n \n \n Webinar 5 (online) Date to be confi rmed - delivered by Play Wales - post workshop. In itial reflections on learning in practice\, the ri sk management cycle\, more playwork theory (interv ention styles\, playwork curriculum).\n \n \n \n W ebinar 6 (online) Date to be confirmed - delivered by Play Wales and Play Australia - pulling it all together\, final reflections and understanding as sessment tasks.\n \n \n \n Face to face workshops: \n \n \n Melbourne\n \n \n Monday 16th 9:00am to 4 :00pm and Tuesday 17th November 9:00am to 3:00pm\n \n \n \n Venue: Day 1 - The Venny. Day 2 - The C ubbies\n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n Brisban e\n \n \n Wednesday 18th 9:00am to 4:00pm and Thur sday 19th November 9:00am to 3:00pm\n \n \n \n Ven ue: Runcorn State School\n \n \n \n Register Here\ n \n \n \n Perth\n \n \n Monday 23rd 9:00am to 4:0 0pm and Tuesday 24th November 9:00am to 3:00pm\n \ n \n \n Venue: TBC\n \n \n \n Register Here\n \n \ n \n All sections of the course and assessment mus t be completed to receive the certificate and badg e.\n \n \n \n Prerequisites:\n \n \n At least 2 ye ars experience working with children or youth.\n \ n \n \n Working with children clearance. \n \n \n \n Child Protection training (desirable).\n \n \n \n Commitment to implementing a playwork approach in your workplace.\n \n \n \n Cost:\n \n \n Play A ustralia Members - $1400.00 (payable in 3 instalme nts) GST inclusive\n \n \n \n Non Play Australia M embers - $1650.00 (payable in 3 instalments) GST i nclusive\n \n \n \n A non-refundable deposit of $4 00 for Play Australia members and $650 for non Pla y Australia members is required to secure a place in the course. Payable upon invoice.\n \n \n \n 1 st instalment is the deposit on enrolment\, 2nd in stalment is due by 30 September 2026\, and 3rd and final instalment is due November 30\, 2026.\n \n \n \n Payment in full by direct deposit are eligib le for a 10% discount.\n \n \n \n Overdue instalme nts incur a 10% administration fee unless prior ar rangements made with Play Australia for delayed pa yments.\n \n CATEGORIES:Playwork CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261118T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T150000 LOCATION:Runcorn State School\n Brisbane\, QLD\n Australia\ n URL:https://www.playaustralia.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=614 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR