Fuel Shortage

Our Commitment to Service Continuity

Play Matters Australia is closely monitoring national discussions regarding potential fuel disruptions in some parts of the country.​

The safety and wellbeing of children, families, communities, and our people is always our highest priority. To ensure we remain prepared and able to continue delivering services safely, we have a Fuel Disruption Response Plan in place. This plan provides a clear, nationally consistent approach to maintaining continuity of care and support if fuel availability begins to impact travel or service delivery.

Our Current Status

At present, Play Matters Australia is operating at early monitoring stage, with minimal impact to services. We are proactively reviewing the situation and planning ahead to ensure disruption is avoided wherever possible.

Please note: This webpage is regularly updated. Last Updated 30 March 2026. 

What This Means for Families and Communities​

• Services continue to operate as usual

• We are taking sensible steps to reduce non‑essential travel​.

• Flexible, remote, online or hybrid service options may be used if required.

• Any changes to services will be communicated clearly and in advance

• If fuel disruptions become more widespread or prolonged, our response plan allows us to adapt quickly while continuing to prioritise safety, connection and continuity of care

Staying Informed​

Should changes be required in the future, updated information will be shared with affected families and partners and published on this website.​

We understand that uncertainty can be concerning. Please be assured that we are actively monitoring the situation and are committed to continuing to support children, families and communities in safe, thoughtful and responsive ways.​

Useful Resources

Play Matters Australia has a range of resources for families to access.

Fuel Information:

https://www.pmc.gov.au/domestic-policy/fuel-supply-taskforce​

https://fuelspot.com.au/market-report​

https://www.energy.gov.au/news/securing-australias-fuel-supply​

https://www.fuelsecurity.com.au/​

Public transport websites across the country:

NSW - Trip Planner | transportnsw.info​

VIC - Journey Planner - Transport Victoria​

QLD - Public transport—bus, train, ferry and tram | Transport | Queensland Government​

TAS - Public Transport – Transport Services​

WA -Public Transport Authority of Western Australia > Home​

SA - Department for Infrastructure and Transport - South Australia - Public Transport​


Public Transport Network Maps to access Play Matters Hubs:​

Rockhampton and Yeppoon 

Cairns  

Gold Coast 

Sunshine Coast 

Ipswich 

Townsville 

Redlands

Online Parenting Resources and Activities

While face-to-face sessions may be disrupted, our online activities and parenting resources are always available:

• Access play-based learning activities.
• Download free parenting support guides.
  
  

You may also wish to view these resources:

https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/our-work/birdies-tree-natural-disaster-recovery/birdies-tree-storybooks
https://emergingminds.com.au/practitioners/disaster-preparedness/
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/play-learning/play-ideas/homemade-toys 

Contact Information for Support

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to membership@playmatters.org.au or call 1800 00 7529. Your safety is our priority.