Whether you are beginning your journey in outdoor learning and nature play, or deepening your knowledge as the advocate for outdoor learning and play at your school or centre, Nature Play QLD offers professional development and networking opportunities for wherever you are in your professional development journey.
Grow your skills and experience in outdoor learning with our range of professional development opportunities for educators and teachers.
Early childhood services 0-5 years; Early Childhood, OSHC, FDC & Homeschoolers
Learning and Playing in and with Nature
How to embed nature play and outdoor learning into your existing curriculum and play within the boundaries of your service setting
More infoImplementing a Nature Program
How to implement a Bush and Beach Kindy/Forest School program venturing out of the service into the community.
More infoPersonalised Workshops
The workshops may be a topic of your choice – nature pedagogy, embedding nature play, loose parts play, STEM and outdoor learning, risk management, or a presentation to a parent group.
More infoInservice Mentor Program
3-hour Individualized support to services based on context and needs of service.
More infoWebinar – Inspirations for nature play
To celebrate excellence in Nature Play programs, this Webinar will showcase Queensland Early Childhood services.
More infoBus Tour
You asked and we delivered! Nature Play QLD along with Phoenix Support proudly presents the OSHC Bus Tour!
More infoLoose Parts Play
More infoPrimary school6 - 12 years; Primary School, OSHC, FDC & Homeschool
Embedding Outdoor Learning
This workshop will provide primary school educators with theoretical and practical knowledge and ideas, to embed regular outdoor learning opportunities at their school or in their learning spaces, whilst supporting ACARA and AITSL.
More infoPersonalised Workshops
Personalised Workshops tailored to individual service needs. Delivered to a full team at your service location, approx. 20 participants held at your school setting.
More infoInservice Mentor Program
Mentoring to deliver specific knowledge or skill sets to support you to implement a Nature Program and outdoor learning.
More infoWebinar – Inspirations for Environments
Case Studies of Loose parts in Practice – Primary Schools & OSHC services.
More infoBus Tour
Visit a range of in-service Nature Play programs, spaces, outdoor learning, and Bush Kindy sites in the community, includes Q&A sessions, networking, and PD whilst traveling on the bus.
More infoLoose Parts Play
More infoResource hub
A range of resources to support you in your role of delivering innovative learning in and with nature.
Education providers
Our Education Providers are spread across Queensland and have been assessed to ensure that regular, authentic and engaging outdoor learning and nature play opportunities are valued and embedded into their practice – and are endorsed by Nature Play QLD.
Learn more about Nature Play Spaces
Turn your school or centre into a nature play haven with advice from Nature Play QLD landscape architect consultants. Nature Play ‘Spaces’ add value to schools and centres and improve students’ engagement and mental health.
