Professional Development

Helping South Australian educators grow their confidence, skills, and knowledge in outdoor learning. 

Grounded in research and enriched by practical experience, our professional development empowers educators with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to embed evidence-informed Nature Play, through flexible online courses, hands-on workshops and tailored learning opportunities.

Online Course: Play to Thrive

This self-paced, online program helps promote emotional maturity through Nature Play, supporting child wellbeing, autonomy, and inclusivity.

Playful Nature Pedagogies

This in-person workshop is designed to support your understanding, delivery and intentionality of Nature Play at your service.

Professional Development

Explore our range of professional development opportunities, combining theory and hands-on experience to support Nature Play pedagogy tailored to your setting.

Our Partners

Department for Education

The Department for Education aims to ensure South Australia’s public education system can unlock every child’s potential now and in the future. Educators and staff work in partnership with families and communities to empower all children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to become fulfilled individuals, active, compassionate citizens, and lifelong learners.

Our Partners

Green Adelaide

Green Adelaide is a South Australian Government supported organisation that is working towards a vision of a cooler, greener, wilder and climate-resilient metropolitan South Australia. The Green Adelaide area spans from the hills to the sea, encompassing 17 metropolitan council areas and about 1.3 million South Australians. Nature Play SA is funded by Green Adelaide and contributes to Adelaide National Park City.

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