Tim Gill has authored this new information sheet for Play Wales: 

Weighing up risks and
benefits in children’s play:
Why a balanced approach is needed and what it looks like

"...risk management focuses solely on the need to introduce control
measures that reduce the risk of harm to an acceptable level. But in a play context, exposure to some risks is a benefit."

A terrific document to keep at hand if you are involved in the design and development of playspaces. 

A proud moment for Play Australia with our 1000 Play Streets pilot in Hectorville SA, winning the "Game On: Active Participation Award" at the SA Sport Awards.

This would not have been possible without the dedication of our amazing SA Project Manager, Gavin Fairbrother, and the terrific Community Services and Social Development Team at Campbelltown City Council (SA) led by Tracy Johnstone.

We recognise the invaluable contributions of all the local residents involved, the outreach support provided by Multicultural Communities Council of SA, the research expertise of Erica Randle at Centre for Sport and Social Impact in bringing our findings to life.

Many thanks to Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing for backing 1000PlayStreets in SA!

Photo by On The Ball Media with the HonTerry Stephens MLC (R) presenting to Gavin Fairbrother (L)

A new framework has been developed with a keen eye on the imperative to talk to children, parents and caregivers about the urban spaces they actually live in.  What is important to them?

"More than half of the world’s children are growing up in cities. By 2030, up to 60 percent of the world’s urban population will be under 18 years old. Yet, children and families are often invisible to urban planners, developers, and architects when creating city-wide policies that impact transportation, air and noise pollution, and health and well-being." Tim Gill

"Imagine our nation as the world’s best and most active sporting nation, where success is measured on and off the field, inspiring us to be healthier and more active with more opportunities for us to participate, whether that be on paths, in parks or in pathway programs to podium success."

Play Australia thinks the NSC vision is worth striving for! Register for the second week of workshops and be part of the conversation to create change. 

 “I wish we had a city with less cars, more parkland and more people cycling, so grandparents and kids like me become less sick and can play more often.” – Ailin Razmjooee, 8 years

Wise words from Ailin who is part of an insightful project by Cities 4 Children; Global Alliance.  Made up of illustrations from over 1200 children, two years on from the start of the pandemic outbreak, describing their opinions and suggestions of what they'd like to see considered for community renewal and urban planning.

Play Australia Members have the opportunity to highlight your commitment to promote the value of play. 

Value of Play - Digital Assets are available to download for free!

Use these icons on your signature block or your organisation’s website. The graphic files can be uploaded in sections to support desktop and mobile view.

We are pleased to present a range of resources for Members to help you promote your commitment to play.

Become a Play Australia member and help us protect the rights of children in Australia to ‘play today’ and build healthier and more active lifestyles for kids.

Membership starts from as little as $22 p/yr for a student OR $66 p/yr for an individual.

Benefits include:

• access to the Online Learning Series 
• be profiled in our Member Directory
• receive our quarterly Member Newsletter and Special Bulletins…and much more!

View our full list of benefits here to find the Membership package that is right for you.