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Play Matters Australia delivers a range of workshops. These are both in-person and online events. You can learn more below.

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Time for Tunes Workshop

Developed by our team of registered music therapists, Time for Tunes Workshop is a one-hour workshop for parents, playgroups, community workers, and other professionals. Time for Tunes Workshop is designed to empower you to facilitate your own small music sessions with children and families using your new Time for Tunes resources.

In this workshop, you will gain lots of practical ideas for using music to support children’s development. Time for Tunes Workshop can be delivered in person or online.

Children and drums

Music for Developing Brains

Music for Developing Brains is a 2-hour experiential workshop to upskill your team and support their growth; designed for those working with young children from birth to 5 years. It provides practical guidelines and tools for incorporating music into your everyday work with children, by understanding early brain development and the supporting role music plays. Through a highly experiential and fun workshop, participants can expect to gain specific ideas and activities that can be immediately applied to the workplace. All workshops provide practical ideas for using music with children and families, to support:

· Engagement

· Wellbeing

· Child Development

· Transitions through the day

· Fun!

Choose from three key focus areas: Music in Everyday Practice, Trauma-Informed, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Alternatively, you can request a customised workshop to support your organisational needs.

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.”

Kay Redfield Jamison