Play Australia has been working with Play Wales to bring the internationally renowned Playwork courses to Australia.
Play Wales are the world leaders in Playwork, and we are delighted to be bringing Play Wales trainers to Australia over the next 3 years while we skill up the Australian Playwork sector to be able to deliver this training.
Play Australia deliver our certificate courses annually.
Register your expression of interest now for the following locations
Brisbane Sydney Canberra Melbourne Adelaide Perth
Courses are limited to 15 people per workshop and are run across Australia.
Certificate in Playwork Practice (Foundation)
The course provides a sound introduction to the Playwork Principles, loose parts theory, play cycle, intervention styles, dynamic risk-benefit assessment and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
This training is industry certified by Play Australia and designed for all people currently working with children across a range of settings: schools, early childhood, health, play therapy, occupational therapy, designers, local government... check with us if in doubt!
The course is broken up into different components including 3 x webinars, approx 3 hours online reading/preparation, a 2-day face-to-face practice workshop and assessments.
Webinar dates:
- tba
- all webinar events 7-9pm (Sydney/Melb timezone)
**Members may apply for a $200 travel subsidy to support travel costs. Limit of 5 travel subsidies per workshop location.
All sections of the course and assessment must be completed to receive the certificate.
Prerequisites
Currency – must has at least 2 years’ experience working with children or young people.
Current working with children clearance.
Current child protection training (desirable).
Certificate in Playwork Practice (Senior)
Our next Senior Playwork Course is scheduled to be held in Brisbane in April/May 2026.
The course is broken up into different components including 3 x webinars, approx 3 hours online preparation, 2-day practice workshop and assessments.
Prerequisite.
Successful completion of Play Australia's Playwork Foundation Practitioner course.
How much does it cost and how is payment made?
$984.50 (includes GST) for Play Australia Organisational Members
$1524.50 (includes GST) for Student Members and non-members
Bookings and payments can be made immediately online via PayPal Secure Payment Method with your paypal account OR by providing your credit card details to PayPal.
Play Australia is unable to accept credit card details over the phone.
Alternatively, both members and non-members can pay via EFT.
A tax invoice will be issued following your online registration.
Your registration will be confirmed following receipt of payment.
Can I talk to someone for more information?
Yes, of course, please contact:
- (e) info@playaustralia.org.au
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