Nature play enriches childhood with movement, with imagination, with friendship, and with all the sensory wonder that nature brings.
It is a joyful part of a full and healthy childhood and it supports every aspect of children’s development including their physical and mental health, social and emotional development, the building of resilience and creativity, and their connection to nature.
But most of all nature play is fun, it’s free, and it is just outside your door.
Here at Nature Play WA we work with families, schools, and communities to elevate awareness of the value nature play brings to children’s development and to ensure every child has access to the time, space, and permission they need for play to support their health and happiness.
We are an incorporated not-for-profit association and a registered charity, dedicated to supporting the mental and physical health of Western Australian kids by growing their connection to nature and community through outdoor play.
We support nature play (unstructured, child-led, outdoor play) through advocacy, consultation, research, resources and more. We help communities to see the value of nature play and prioritise it in children's lives.
In an increasingly digital world, nature play gives kids the opportunity to move their bodies, destress, and connect to the natural world, improving their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
