Programs We Offer

At Play Free, our programs are designed to meet children where they are. Whether in schools, community groups, or public spaces. Each session, event, and resource we deliver is built around our core belief: play can change lives.


Rooted in science and led with heart, our programs create safe, joyful, and inclusive environments where children feel empowered to connect, move, grow, and thrive.

School & Early Learning Play Sessions

Engaging, evidence-based sessions delivered directly in schools and early
childhood settings.

Designed for: Early Years, Primary & Lower Secondary Students
Focus: Social-emotional learning, physical activity, teamwork, confidence building


Includes:

Play-based well-being workshops
Positive leadership & student voice activities
Social connection games and kindness challenges
Emotional regulation through movement and fun

Aligned with national curriculum standardsAdaptable for all ages and abilities

Community Play Days

Free or low-cost events in local parks, libraries, and community centres that bring children and families together through the power of play.


Designed for: All children, families, and carers
Focus: Inclusion, belonging, joy, and connection

Includes:

Giant play zones
Mindful movement stations
Gratitude walls and giving challenges
Parent/carer play workshops

It was the first time we laughed together like that in a long time." Parent,
Community Play Day participant

Play-Based Well-being Talks

Inspiring talks and interactive sessions for schools, parents, and youth organisations to explore the benefits of play for mental and emotional health.


Topics include:

The science of play and its impact on
child development
Strategies to embed play intoeveryday routines
How to foster resilience, gratitude, andempathy through playful practices
Delivered by leading speakers from The School of Play and Free Agency

Leadership Through Play Program

Equipping young people with the tools to lead with heart, influence others positively, and create meaningful impact through playful leadership.

Designed for: Year 5–10 students and youth groups
Focus: Building student agency, character strengths, collaboration


Includes:

'Influence, Inspire, Impact' framework
Team-building challenges
Creative storytelling and communication games
Purpose-driven reflection tools

Customised Play &Well-being Projects

Every community is unique, and so are our solutions. We collaborate with schools, councils, and not-for-profits to co-design custom initiatives that suit
local needs.

Examples:

Trauma-informed play interventions
Inclusive play programs for CALD or
neurodiverse children
Play-based transition to school programs
Multilingual play packs and resources