High-quality child-led play is human right and essential part of childhood, critical to human development, health, wellbeing and super fun and joyful. 

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Play is also a very subjective term and AIP adheres to the psychological definition of play - children Intrinsically motivated, self-directed, autonomous and freely chosen. 

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To ensure there are lots of space, time and opportunity for children to play, one of the 4 Play Pillars is Play-based strategies. It's a  method of how AIP  are delivering for children on their expressed play needs.

 

The Australian Institute of Play are supporting community to create playful opportunities for children. To take the lead,  collaborate and role model, high quality  child-led free play provision for their community.

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The Australian Institute of Play is always eager to meet new play friends, seeking collaboration and  inclusion with children, families and services.

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Play-based services AIP provide include:

• Neighbourhood Play Backyards

• Neighbourhood Play Networks

• Play Action Planning

• Loose Parts Play incursions  

• Loose Parts Play Installations

• Pop-up Play Session

• 2 Days of Play Festival

• Under 8's Week Events