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Rural and Remote Playgroup Grants Program

Play Matters Australia is committed to supporting playgroups in rural and remote communities. In 2025 we are providing financial assistance through a Playgroup Grants program. These grants aim to enhance playgroup facilities, resources, and experiences for families, fostering inclusive and engaging environments for children and caregivers.

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It's Census Week!

Making play count is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Attend a play experience during census week
2. Register your attendance by using the digital check-in system so you can be counted
3. Have fun!

Your participation helps us show why play matters to families and communities across Queensland.
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Play Matters Australia Picture Books are on sale now! (6)

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Affiliate with us

If you're a group or organisation delivering a play experience, why not affiliate with Play Matters Australia today and join our vast network?

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Connecting2U Program

Connecting2u is a free text messaging service offering parents and carers timely information, tips and health check reminders to help keep their child safe, happy and healthy.

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National Strategy for Volunteering

Play Matters Australia is proud to be an official supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering. We recognise that we all have a part to play in ensuring that volunteering has a bright future in Australia. The National Strategy is a ten-year roadmap for how we can collectively build this future and our organisation is committed to this journey.

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Sing&Grow

Play Matters is the home of Sing&Grow Australia. Sing&Grow is a national, evidence-based music therapy program providing services for young children and their families.

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News and Blogs

How Messy Play Shapes Children’s Minds

In today's highly structured world of childhood development, messy play stands out as a vital yet often underrated part of learning. From squishing..

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The Heart and Science of Play


Founded in 1973, Play Matters Australia
supports children and families to build
relationships, skills, and confidence through
play. We are a national company with staff in
every state and territory in Australia.

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What we do

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Playgroups

Play Matters Australia delivers and supports community and facilitated playgroups accessed by thousands of families.
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Sing&Grow Music Therapy

Play Matters Australia is the home of Sing&Grow Australia. It is a national, evidence-based music therapy program.
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Training and Research

Play Matters Australia is committed to ongoing training and research into play and its impact on families.
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Events

Play Matters Australia delivers a range of events and celebrations in local communities across the country.
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Online Support

Play Matters Australia has a suite of digital offerings and support available to families anywhere in Australia.
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School Readiness

Play Matters Australia delivers programs that are designed to support children and families with entry into formal schooling.
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Parenting Support

Play Matters Australia has a range of parenting support offerings and programs for families.
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Inclusion Support

Play Matters Australia Inclusion Support programs break down the barriers to play and connection for parents and carers who have a child with additional needs.
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“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning”

- Diane Ackerman

 

 

Join our network!

We are the largest non-profit organisation specialising in play in Australia. We have a vast network of affiliated play experiences across the country. Affiliation allows groups and organisations delivering play experiences to join the Play Matters family. When you affiliate, you get access to a suite of benefits that support you to get back to what matters most - play!

Affiliated groups get access to a digital portal, a play management tool, advertising on our search feature, and hundreds of resources to support play experiences.

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Upcoming events

Play Matters Australia delivers a range of events across the country. Learn more below:

Messy Play Matters: Mt Isa

May 8, 2025
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Messy Play Matters: Brisbane

May 14, 2025
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Messy Play Matters: Sunshine Coast

May 21, 2025
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Messy Play Matters: Cairns

May 27, 2025
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Become a corporate sponsor

As a corporate sponsor, your company will help us provide real benefits to our families and communities. Contact us today to discuss a partnership.

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