"Playing Out" Event - theory & practice day

Join us in Cairns, Far North Queensland for Playing Out, a dynamic professional learning day designed to inspire educators, play advocates, and community leaders to rethink the possibilities of play.

This unique event blends theory and hands-on practice, exploring the theme “Reimagining Play – Challenging Limits & Creating Possibility.” Together we will unpack the barriers that restrict play and discover practical ways to create richer, more adventurous opportunities for children.

Featuring special guest speakers Angus Gorrie and Isaih Tueta (The Outsiders), Jonny Marshall (FNQ Nature Quest), and Bec Burch and Hannah Powell (Bush Kindy Australia), the day will ignite ideas through thought-provoking discussions, real-world examples, and engaging outdoor experiences. Other guest speakers will also share insights, discussions and hot topics.

"Theory" Session Topics include:

• Managing risk - navigating limitations, regulations

• When Nature Brings Us Back to “Just Play”

• Flow Pedagogy supporting play

"Practical" Session Topics include:

• Divergent thinking - hands on practical session of play in nature

• Nature: The Original Playground for Growing Bodies - practical whole body fun

• Designing play spaces outdoors

Optional extra sessions early in the morning including:

• Mindfulness in nature

• Yoga

• Rock climbing ($25 pp extra)

End of day connect session - networking and drinks and optional shared dinner.

Camping Onsite available on 16th and 17th July with option to hire all equipment if required. Please email info@fnqnaturequest.com for more information.

Come ready to connect, reflect, and be inspired to champion play in your community.

Morning tea, Lunch, afternoon tea and tea/coffee/juice provided. 

BOOKING: Tickets are limited to one at a time to ensure that PARTICIPANTS complete the registration, as there is personal questions relating to medical and professional knowledge.

PAYMENT: At the end, please click - Pay by Credit Card OR Pay by Invoice - and the invoice will be sent to the Centre.

MULTI-BUY DISCOUNT: If you are booking 4 or more participants from the same single service please use the code BUY4 in the promo code box for a 15% discount (see above - each person must register individually).

Due to high demand of this course, the Cancellation Policy applies with fees for late notice. Please read the full policy here.

Please ensure you read all the information thoroughly and if you have any further queries, please contact us. 

Accomodation will be at participants own expense and will need to be booked directly through the venue.

For some top recomendations on Accomodation nearby;

Far North QLD Nature Quest (venue of Event)

Onsite camping - choices of bring your own tent or hire all the gear.

https://www.fnqnaturequest.com.au/contact

or email info@fnqnaturequest.com

Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park

https://crystalcascades.com.au/

A beautiful park where you can discover the awe-inspiring views of the surrounding World Heritage listed mountains and the idyllic serenity of our park in paradise.

Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park has a vast selection of cabin accommodation, caravan and camping sites, many of them ‘Pet Friendly’. From self contained luxury resort style accommodation to grass campsites, there is something to please everyone.

Return Transfers from Holiday Park to venue available at additional cost.