"Risky play has been undertaken by successive generations of children," Ms Monro Miller said.

"It's just that now, in our risk averse culture, we have to alert people to the fact risky play is important for children's development."

What exactly is 'risky play' and how do you do it?

"Risky play" seemed like a strange concept to Melbourne dad Peter Curry until he read a parenting book and realised it was as familiar as his own 1980s "free range" childhood.

What is 'risky play" and what benefit does it have for kids?

Play Australia CEO Robyn Monro Miller says risky play allows children to build confidence and reduce the risk of anxiety disorders.

Should we allow kids to play risky games?

Play Australia has been working with the ABC News Australia on a story regarding the benefits of risky play! It screened on ABC News on Sunday 9 June at 7pm with reporter Connor Duffy. The story featured Play Australia members, The Venny Inc, and our very own Digital Training Developer, Pete Curry and family, as well as our Play Australia pal Dr Anthea Rhodes. 

It sounds deceptively simple — but 'risky play' could be one of the fixes to the teen mental health crisis

Play Australia's Robyn Monro Miller chats to Richard Glover on ABC Drive time about diminishing spaces for play in Australian school.

Listen here

Play Australia Executive Director Barbara Champion will announce her retirement at the Play Australia 2022 AGM after 25 years of dedicated service to the organisation. 

Reflecting on her legacy, Ms Champion said she considered herself blessed to have the opportunity to be involved in the organisation. 

“How lucky and fortunate I have been to work with such an amazing bunch of people,” she shared. 

Interview with Kieran Brophy of Play Australia and Paul Wright of Onkaparinga City Council profiling 1000 Play Streets with Caroline Winter of ABC Radio Adelaide.

"It's about supporting Australians to reclaim quiet residential streets as places to play and connect...if we connect our communities and get our neighbours together, all of a sudden we have this sense of belonging...and we're more inclined to send our children out to play, and that is what we need everyday for a healthy lifestyle".

Click here to view our launch in Canberra on Monday 11 April, 2022. 

Featuring Astoria Bright, a Canberra parent and Playground Finder Ambassador, and Kieran Brophy, Assistant Director, Play Australia. 

Launched on Monday 11 April 2022

1000 Play Streets to aid COVID-19 recovery

Play Australia is proud to announce the national launch of 1000 Play Streets – a movement to reconnect our socially-isolated communities as we look toward COVID-19 recovery and to encourage more play for all, on our quiet residential streets.

Barb Champion, Executive Director of Play Australia says, “many of our communities are hurting at the moment, people are lonelier than ever due to restrictions and our children are suffering, due to a lack of opportunity to get outside and play.”