A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on the role of play in children’s wellbeing, children’s play patterns, and adult support for children’s play.

Read the Literature Review: Playing and Being Well

ACD heard from over 130 children and families of children with disability about the type of play they enjoy and what's important when it comes to inclusive playgrounds.

Read the report on inclusive playgrounds

In its simplest form, play based learning is what it says on the box – an opportunity for children to learn through playing.

When it comes to early learning, there’s nothing more important than play

Where do kids play if they don't have a backyard?

How Logan is giving kids without a 'backyard' a space to play

Researchers have found dangerous play not only helps child development but can even help improve our mental health later in life.

Why risky play as kids helps us later in life

Some experts believe a driver of the teen mental health crisis is the decline over decades in opportunities for children to engage in so-called risky play.

It sounds deceptively simple — but 'risky play' could be one of the fixes to the teen mental health crisis

"Risky play" seemed like a strange concept to Melbourne dad Peter Curry until he read a parenting book and realised it was as familiar as his own 1980s "free range" childhood.

What is 'risky play' and what benefits does it have for kids?

This week we celebrate the inaugural International Day of Play, designed to champion and protect children’s right to play!

Opinion Editorial: International Day of Play (11 June 2024)

This year, the UN General Assembly has declared Tuesday 11 June the inaugural International Day of Play.

International Day Of Play Reminds Us Why We Need To Stay Playful

"We haven't inherently lost the ability to play, but the way we and our children engage in play has evolved with our busy lifestyles."

Forgotten how to play? Try these 10 tips on International Day of Play

A prominent expert opinion supports the old mantra: 'better a broken bone than a broken spirit'.

VIDEO: 'Risky play' could be one of the fixes to the teen mental health crisis

The Canadian Paediatric Society says a little risk can be good for kids' physical and mental well-being. The organization issued new recommendations encouraging children to engage in unstructured outdoor play.

Some risky play can be good for children Canadian pediatricians say

Sydney school children are being squashed into smaller playgrounds as ‘demountable cities’ take over their schools.

No play space: NSW’s ‘demountable city’ schools revealed

When a family-friendly club in the outback town of Alice Springs was last week forced to pull the pin on its jumping pillow, it sent the community into a tizz. 

Jumping pillows removed from holiday parks, community clubs due to insurance issues