Welcome to Play Free

Because every child deserves to play, connect and thrive.

At Play Free, we believe play is not a privilege but a right. Founded by the passionate teams at Free Agency Education Recruitment and The School of Play, we are a purpose-driven non-profit on a mission to ensure every child, no matter their background, has access to the life-changing benefits of play.

Our Mission

To empower all children to be happy, healthy, and thriving by providing access to meaningful, inclusive, and scientifically backed play experiences that nurture mental and physical well-being with a clear focus on enhancing social connections with their peers.

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Why Play Matters

Play isn't just fun; it's foundational. Backed by leading research from The School of Play and La Trobe University, our programs show that play:

Boosts emotional and social development
Improves physical fitness and mental resilience
Fosters stronger connections with self, others, and community
Builds confidence, creativity, and empathy

What We Do

We design and deliver:

Free Play-Based Programs
for children from diverse communities
Well-being Workshops
and resources for schools, families, and community groups
Community Play Events
That bring people together through laughter, movement, and shared experiences

We support students learning

needs by:

Play isn't just fun; it's foundational. Backed by leading research from The School of Play and La Trobe University, our programs show that play:

Providing essential learning resources to students in need. Like backpacks, stationary and uniform items.
Improving students’ self-belief, resilience and engagement surrounding their learning.

We support aspiring junior sport

enthusiasts by:

Providing essential sports equipment to families in need to encourage participation and ensure all children are on an even playing field before they step out to play.
Breaking down financial barriers regarding registration fees for junior sporting competitions.

What We Do

We design and deliver:

Children and young people
of all ages (0-18 yrs)
Schools and community groupsacross Australia
Families, educators, youth services and sporting clubs looking to createplayful, inclusive environments
Our focus is on reaching children who need it most, those experiencing hardship, isolation, or disconnection, and ensuring they feel seen, supported, and inspired.

Join the movement

Whether you're a parent, educator, partner organisation or supporter, you can help us make play possible for every child. Let's create a world where all children can grow up feeling connected, confident, and cared for, all through the power of play.

The Play Free Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country

throughout Australia. We pay our respects to
Elders past and present.

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