Dear Valued Play Australia Member...

Introducing Our Playful Keynote:

David Engwicht

We are thrilled to bring you the inaugural IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference 2025, taking place from June 24–27, 2025, at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. This landmark event will unite a diverse group of professionals—including government officials, NGOs, educators, urban planners, health experts, designers, and play advocates—to explore the transformative power of play in fostering healthy development and vibrant communities.

The event will showcase cutting-edge insights, foster meaningful dialogue, and feature hands-on workshops. Be part of shaping the future of play, as we focus on its profound impact across communities, cultures, and generations.

Setting the scene for the conference, David Engwicht will open day one with our first big question to you:

"Why is play, not hard work, the key to creating a better world?"

David is an innovative thinker in urban design, and is renowned for his creative approaches to transforming public spaces into vibrant, playful environments.

Best known as the creator of the Walking School Bus and the 7 Day Makeover, a deep sense of play permeates everything David does. From transforming town centres in just seven days, to turning his entire yard into a magical public park full of nature-play opportunities, he has written extensively on the concept of ‘profound play’ and believes that play, not hard work, is the secret to creating a better world.

Join a diverse community of government leaders, educators, urban planners, health professionals, designers, NGOs, and play advocates. Let’s collaborate to redefine the power of play and create a lasting impact for communities across the Asia Pacific.

Introducing Our Playful Keynote:

David Engwicht

Setting the scene for the conference, David Engwicht will open day one with our first big question to you:

"Why is play, not hard work, the key to creating a better world?"

Join a diverse community of government leaders, educators, urban planners, health professionals, designers, NGOs, and play advocates. Let’s collaborate to redefine the power of play and create a lasting impact for communities across the Asia Pacific.

Tickets to the one-of-a-kind conference are on sale now! Register Now

PO BOX 481
Paddington, NSW 2021
Australia

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Introducing Our Playful Keynote:

David Engwicht

Setting the scene for the conference, David Engwicht will open day one with our first big question to you:

"Why is play, not hard work, the key to creating a better world?"

Join a diverse community of government leaders, educators, urban planners, health professionals, designers, NGOs, and play advocates. Let’s collaborate to redefine the power of play and create a lasting impact for communities across the Asia Pacific.

Tickets to the one-of-a-kind conference are on sale now! Register Now

PO BOX 481Paddington, NSW 2021Australia

If you no longer wish to receive emails from Play Australia please Opt Out here.

PO BOX 481
Paddington, NSW 2021
Australia