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Unstructured outdoor play is great for the whole family! We've got some great resources for parents and families to help you get your children outside.

25 Things to do in Social Isolation

25 Mar 2020

Time in nature has not been cancelled!   With COVID-19 changing the way we're living our lives, and many events and gatherings being cancelled or postponed, it's important to remember that not everything we love to do is on hold. Spend time in nature, take a walk to your loca…

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COVID-19 Self Isolation Resources for Families

30 Mar 2020

With COVID-19 changing the way we're living our lives, and many events and gatherings being cancelled or postponed, it's important to remember that not everything we love to do is on hold. We're putting together new resources to support families spending time together du…

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Top 5 Walk Trails for Families in Perth

20 May 2020

We've reached out to our good friends at Trails WA for their Top 5 Walk Trails for Families in the Perth region. They are all low-key, so you don't need any special equipment or experience and can all be expanded into half-day outings.      …

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Top 5 Bike Trails for Families in Perth

20 May 2020

We have scoured the Trails WA website to share our top-five bike trails for families. All the trails are perfect for beginners and are an easy drive from anywhere in the Perth area. Enjoy!                   &nbs…

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10 Off The Beaten Track Camping Destinations

20 May 2020

We’ve picked ten off the beaten track camping spots that are great examples of WA’s amazing outdoors. But that is just the start. You can find hundreds of fantastic places to stay and be the launch pad for your regional adventure.          …

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Top 5 Picnic and Play Spots in Perth and Peel

25 May 2020

Picnics are a fantastic way to reconnect with family and friends while enjoying all the physical and mental health benefits of the outdoors without falling foul of WA's current COVID-19 restrictions. We've selected five great locations for a day of food, play, and generally having a good tim…

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Reduce, Replace, Balance (R&B)

7 Dec 2017

Download Reduce, Replace, Balance (R&B) Resource Reduce, Replace, Balance is a program from Nature Play WA to help WA families manage screentime and increase outdoor active play, through these three tips: REDUCE Work with your kids to reduce screen time (yours and theirs). Even…

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Digital Doorknock App

6 Jan 2020

Connecting children for local play. A tool to help parents communicate with parents in their neighbourhood to facilitate outside play.     Use this app (designed and developed by Nature Play QLD) to get to know the families around you and d…

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25 Things to do in Summer

1 Dec 2019

Summer is here, the school year is (nearly) over, and Christmas is on the way!  It's a wonderful time of year, and if you're looking for holiday inspo, we've got it in spades!  With 25 fun outdoor activities to try, you'll love our latest resource - 25 Things to do in Summe…

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25 Things to do in Spring

1 Sep 2019

The sun's coming out, the days are getting warmer (and longer) and the wildflowers are in bloom!  Here's our top 25 things we love to do in Spring - get your friends and family together and tick off as many as you can.             &…

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Nature Play WA App

The Nature Play WA app makes accessing ideas to help get kids outdoors easy!  The free app promotes the resources, programs, trails and events we have created to make taking part in nature play easy.

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Nature Passport Outdoor App

Nature Passport is a free resource that supports parents, caregivers, and teachers in getting kids excited about outdoor play and learning.

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