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Mapping the Magic of Play – Self-Paced Course

Build on your understanding of childhood occupations with a focus on the role of play.
Explore the characteristics and importance of play in child development.
Link play and play mapping to the NQF and approved learning frameworks.
Use the Tool for Observing Play Outdoors to support programming and reflection.

Multimodal Learning and Play – On-Demand Webcast

Define multimodality
EYLF/MTOP V2.0 links
Research and multimodality
Multimodal play
Supporting, recognising and making visible multimodal ways of knowing and communicating

Play, the Environment and Intentionality – On-Demand Webcast

Explore theory & philosophy’s influence on environment.
Identify components of environment design.
Understand how open ended resources provide an invitation to learn.
Critically analyse learning environments and philosophy behind their creations

Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies & Young Toddlers – On-Demand Webcast

Linking the importance and value of play for babies and young toddlers with the National Quality Framework and play theories.
Explore the developmental stages of play.
Real, practical examples of how to support play for ages 0 – 2 years. Including developmental connections.
Reflections on current practice to support quality improvement.

Terms and Conditions for Child Australia’s Online Learning Centre (OLC)

Enrolment:

The following terms and conditions apply to all Child Australia Online Learning Centre (OLC) enrolments, which includes the On-Demand Webcasts and Self-Paced Courses.

Types of Enrolment:

Enrolment types include Organisations or Services, Individuals and Student/Retired.

Conditions of Enrolment:

Participants will be enrolled to the course as specified through purchase at the Child Australia Shop.
Where purchased on behalf of someone else, the purchaser is responsible for ensuring the correct person is to be enrolled within the specified course.
Course enrolments are valid for a period of twelve (12) months, commencing from the day of enrolment.
Enrolments are granted to individuals via email. The individual is responsible to provide the correct email to set up their login and profile.
All new enrolments are required to indicate they accept all terms and conditions of their enrolment. Allocation to the course will not happen until confirmation is received.
By enrolling in a Child Australia OLC course, you consent to the organisation contacting you from time to time for the purposes of communication using means including, but not limited to: letter, email, telephone (including SMS services) and social media.

Transfer of Enrolment:

Enrolments made through the Child Australia Online Learning Centre (OLC) are non-transferable. If the instance occurs where an enrolled user does NOT log in and commence the course within the first 14 days and is no longer employed by the provider that purchased the course, this enrolment may be considered for transferring.

Enrolment Period

Enrolments are valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of commencement. If you have not been able to complete your course in time, you can request for an extension. Please contact our support team at support@childaustralia.org.au no later than four (4) weeks prior to your enrolment expiry date.

Valuing Play – Bundle

Deepen your understanding of play as the foundation of children’s learning, development, wellbeing and identity through the "Valuing Play" Online Learning Bundle.

The Valuing Play Bundle explores the many dimensions of play-based learning, from designing intentional environments and recognising multimodal learning, to understanding the developmental significance of play in outdoor spaces and in the earliest years of life. Grounded in contemporary research, reflective practice and the National Quality Framework, these courses support educators to create meaningful learning experiences that honour children’s curiosity, agency and ways of knowing.

Designed to strengthen professional practice across all age groups, the Valuing Play Bundle empowers educators to move beyond seeing play as “just play” and instead recognise it as a powerful vehicle for connection, communication, exploration and lifelong learning.

Included in this bundle:

Mapping the Magic of Play – Self-Paced Course
- Discover practical play mapping strategies and explore how outdoor and nature-based play supports children’s development, wellbeing and engagement.
Multimodal Learning and Play – On-Demand Webcast, New Edition
- In this New Edition of the course, explore a range of multimodal ways children learn and communicate, with updated content and interactive opportunities to support reflection and connection to everyday practice.
Play, the Environment and Intentionality – On-Demand Webcast
- Explore how thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments reflect educational philosophies and support meaningful, intentional play experiences.
Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies & Young Toddlers – On-Demand Webcast
- Build confidence in supporting play-based learning for babies and toddlers through responsive, developmentally appropriate experiences and interactions.

The "Valuing Play" Online Learning Bundle supports educators to critically reflect on their environments, interactions and teaching approaches while strengthening their understanding of play as a fundamental right and essential component of quality early childhood education and care.

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Course Specifications

Audience: Educators, Leaders
Duration: Half Day
Early Learning Settings: ELC, FDC, OSHC
National Quality Standards: Quality Area 1, Quality Area 2, Quality Area 3, Quality Area 5, Quality Area 6, Quality Area 7
Topics: Babies, Behaviours, Curriculum, EYLF, Kindy, MTOP, Programming, Toddlers
Series & Bundles: Online Learning Bundles