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24/12/2025

Wishing our community a Blessed Christmas.

Our online store never closes! It is open throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday period. All orders placed between the 24th of December and the 4th of January will be posted on the 5th of January.
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17/06/2025

We believe that every child in Out of Home Care, regardless of their situation, should have access to developmentally appropriate mental health intervention.

Research shows that Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is highly effective for children ages 3-10 within this demographic.

Register here: https://play-therapy-sa.splose.com/public-form/8966ff42-823c-4e80-a9ab-073b12b845ba

29/11/2024

💡 I asked openart.ai what ‘A child supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia without access to play therapy, art therapy, or music therapy. Without a voice to share what they need’ would look like…

🧸 🎨 Play and the arts are children primary modes of expression and communication

🇺🇳 The UN protects these rights through the CRC

🙏🏻 Please don’t take their access to expression and communication away Bill Shorten (Catherine King)

02/02/2024

Ever wondered why play is a crucial aspect of a child's growth? 🤔
Here are 3 reasons…

1. Cognitive Development: Play is a child's natural classroom. From building blocks to imaginative play, every activity stimulates cognitive functions, enhancing problem-solving skills and creativity. 🧩✨

2. Emotional Intelligence: Through play, children learn to navigate a rainbow of emotions. From joyous laughter to handling setbacks in a game, play nurtures emotional resilience and self-awareness. 🤗💔

3. Social Skills: The playground is a bustling social hub where children learn to share, cooperate, and communicate. Play lays the foundation for teamwork, empathy, and building lasting friendships. 👫🌈

Play supports children’s cognitive, emotional, and social progress.
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01/12/2023

We’ve partnered with Higher Swing to take our service Australia wide.

✨ Play Based Strategies for Challenging Times ✨

For some kids, a toy is not just a toy. For some parents, shopping for a toy is not that simple. Do you worry about all possible reactions your children would have to each one and have a hard time deciding?

Choose Play consultant Michelle Knuckey knows everything about play strategies and toy adaptations. You know your children better than anyone else and we can only suggest activities or toys based on your experience and knowledge.

Some of the most common challenges will help parents and teachers manage are:

💛 Activity levels
💜 Attention
💚 Behaviour
🧡 Emotions

Whether you are looking for play based strategies for managing challenging times at home, at school, and on the go or setting up play and sensory spaces - book a consultation today with at Higher Swing - www.higherswing.com.au
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26/07/2023

Check out the new Early Years App

New baby? Not sure where to begin?

We’re here to help.

We’ve created the Early Years SA app to provide South Australian families with trusted resources and information about learning, development, health and wellbeing.

Use the Early Years SA app to:

📈 record your child’s growth

🧒 filter information to what you need based on your child’s age

📲 set up reminder notifications for child health and development checks

🧩 connect with early years service providers.

🔗 Download or find out more https://fal.cn/3AbV6

17/03/2023

Have you ever walked out of a therapy appointment with your child feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure where to begin?

Some of our tried and tested top tips for fun and engaging ‘at home’ therapy are:-

•embed skills in play
•offer choice
•use favourite themes
•play family games

Check out our blog for more ideas for ‘at home’ therapy.

02/12/2022

Q: How to manage holiday season meltdowns?

A: Include sensory play in your day.

18/11/2022

What’s different about Choose Play?

We have a virtual toy selector that’s designed to match toys to your child’s unique needs.