South West & Great Southern
Partnering with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to connect WA kids with our greatest asset - our amazing outdoors!
Partnering 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.
For a more accessible experience of our website, you'll notice our Accessibility Tool on the lower right of your screen. Click on the button to access the user-triggered customisations.
Statement of Language
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.
Parks in the South West and Great Southern Regions of WA
Every Kid in a Park app
Every Kid in a Park appThe 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
