Every Kid in a Park

a red and white sign with a skull and textPartnering with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to connect WA kids with our greatest asset - our amazing outdoors!

 

Every Kid in a Park is a project to support families of children of all abilities in accessing and enjoying the outdoors (like local parks, nature reserves, beaches, and national parks) around Western Australia. 

Nature Play WA would like to thank our partner on this project, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions who are helping us to connect WA kids to our greatest asset, our amazing outdoors.  

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Nature Play WA supports the Social Model of Disability. We are proud to work with families and industry professionals within the disability community, who continue to assist us in our approach to access and inclusion.  

For more information about the Social Model of Disability, visit People With Disability Australia.

Listen to an audio recording explaining the Every Kid in a Park project below.

Park of the Month

Every Kid in a Park is a project to support families of children of all abilities in accessing and enjoying the outdoors (like local parks, nature reserves, beaches and national parks) around Western Australia.  

Join us online each month as we share information, photos and resources of WA’s beautiful national parks through our Park of the Month initiative, providing families with the opportunity to explore our unique natural assets in Western Australia.  

For general park resources, check out the Family Resources section below.  

This photograph was taken on a walk trail in the park. The dirt path extends into the distance, and either side of the path is thick with green bush and tall trees. There is a wooden sign reading “WALK TRAIL 20 MIN RETURN”. The sky can be seen through the trees. It is mostly blue in colour with patches of white clouds.

Blackwood River National Park

Canning River Regional Park

D’Entrecasteaux National Park

Fitzgerald River National Park

A photo of the beach at Cape Peron. A bright red, rocky cliff face borders the beach. The sand at the bottom of the cliff is cream-coloured and flat, and leads to the calm ocean. Two people can be seen walking along the beach in the distance, away from the camera.

Francois Peron National Park

This photo was taken on a brown wooden boardwalk. A brown wooden bird hide/shed structure is seen at the end of the boardwalk, which is surrounded by green grass and trees with thick brown trunks and green leaves. The river is seen in the distance, with the blue sky above.

Herdsman Lake Regional Park

John Forrest National Park

This photograph was taken in Nature’s Window and shows the rocky deep red and cream gorge wall on the right, and the Murchison River in the distance on the left. The river is brown in colour and weaves through the landscape which is covered in small green trees. The sky above is light blue in colour.

Kalbarri National Park

Karijini National Park

This photograph shows two (2) people walking across the steel bridge along the Lotterywest Federation Walkway. They are walking towards the camera and are holding hands. The side barriers of the bridge are glass, and the base is red/brown steel. A flat, cream-coloured walk path can be seen below the bridge which is placed amongst a thick green forest. The city skyline and the Swan River can be seen on the right. The sky above is full of white clouds with some patches of blue.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

A photo of the Murray River. The river is flat and glassy, reflecting the pastel blue and pink sky above. Trees and bush line each side of the river.

Lane Poole Reserve

A photo of a large Moreton Bay fig tree growing on the grass of Matilda Bay Reserve. The tree has a short, wide trunk, which splits into many more branches. The spread of the branches is quite flat but reaches far. The tree is sparsely covered in green leaves.

Matilda Bay Reserve

This photo was taken standing within Mirima National Park, overlooking the large rock formations. The rocks are brown and cream in colour and extend directly up creating a natural wall. The surrounding natural environment is made up of trees and shrubs that are mostly green in colour. The sky is seen above the rocks and is a dark blue colour.

Mirima National Park

Mundy Regional Park

A photo taken by a drone of Serpentine Falls. Water rushes over orange-coloured rocks into a turquoise pool. Green trees and bushland surround the falls.

Serpentine National Park

A photo of the Shannon River, which is flat and glassy, reflecting the green forest surrounding it.

Shannon National Park

This photo was taken by a drone and overlooks the Valley of the Giant Tree Top Walk. The grey walk bridge is seen through the forest, and there are people standing on the bridge overlooking the trees. The treetops are green in colour, with thick brown trunks. The forest continues off into the distance.

Walpole-Nornalup National Park

Warren National Park

This photo was taken with Ammo Jetty being the central focus. The Jetty extends out across the water, with two kids walking away from the camera into the distance. The jetty has a light grey concrete pathway, with brown wooden framing on each side. The sand on the beach is white, which extends to the clear blue water. The sky above is blue with no clouds in sight. 

Woodman Point Regional Park

This photograph was taken standing on the Dwerta Mia Walk Trail. The walk way is dirt and brown in colour, and is surrounded on both sides by brown and green trees and grass. To the left of the walk trail is a large light grey rock. There are trees in the background and the blue sky can be seen above

Yanchep National Park

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a hand holding a phoneEvery Kid in a Park app

The Every Kid in a Park app provides resources and support to families of children of all abilities in accessing and enjoying outdoor areas around Western Australia.

App content is designed in an accessible format using audio recordings and image descriptions.

Key elements of accessibility are incorporated through inclusive virtual tours, audio guides and interactive maps highlighting the points of interest within each park.

Download the free Every Kid in a Park app

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Family Resources

The Nature Play WA team have created fun and interactive nature play activities for families to experience and enjoy our unique natural assets in Western Australia.  

These resources are designed in an accessible format and can be used by families in the great outdoors including local parks, nature reserves, beaches and national parks.  

Activity Sheet: Invent a Scent

Become a master of scents by searching for and combining the best smells of nature. Can you create the perfect perfume? This document is available to download as a PDF or Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit. Download PDF version Download Accessible Word version

Activity Sheet: Seeing Sound

Sounds are only for our ears……. or are they? Find a quiet spot to sit and listen. What can you hear? Use this activity sheet to record and describe the sounds. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Texture Tag

Use this activity sheet to go on an adventure and explore textures around the park! Touch leaves, bark and even the ground, and describe the features. This document is available as a PDF and an Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit.   Download PDF Download Accessible Word version

Activity Sheet: The Bravery Award

With the help of this activity sheet, you’re going to attempt to overcome a fear. That means it’s time to put on a brave face! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Barefoot Bootcamp

Explore the world through your feet with the help of this activity sheet. On your next outdoor adventure, take off your shoes and play barefoot for a new sensory experience! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: A Place of Your Own

For some people, finding a special quiet place helps them connect to nature. Use this activity sheet to find a place in nature of your own. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Plant Pose

Plants grow in all shapes and sizes; just like people! Use this activity sheet to explore the natural environment, or have someone describe it to you. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Stories in the Sky

Find a good place to sit or lay down and watch the clouds in the sky. Take notice of their colours, textures and shapes, or have someone describe these to you. Use this activity sheet to create a story in the sky! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: The Awareness Game

Being aware of your surroundings is a wonderful skill. In this activity, you will be using your senses to test your awareness of the natural environment! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Colour Wonderful

There are so many colours in the natural world. In this activity, you’ll head outdoors with a trusted person as you explore the rainbow of colours and count the shades of nature together. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Acknowledgements

Nature Play WA would like to thank our partner on this project, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions who are helping us to connect WA kids to our greatest asset, our amazing outdoors. 

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