We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, learn and play. We thank them for sharing their culture and knowledge through stories, language, art and song. We recognise the important role they have played for thousands of years and continue to play in caring for the land and waterways. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.
Resource

STATE OF NATURE PLAY IN VICTORIA 2027

DATE

April 14, 2026

Type

report

STATE OF NATURE PLAY IN VICTORIA 2027

Our first report, The State of Nature Play, Outdoor Learning and Bush Kinder in Victoria (2018), presented the first comprehensive dataset available on the occurrence of nature play in Victoria, the main barriers and enablers to starting and implementing nature play programs and a list of key recommendations to better assist groups achieve their goals. This second report, with data collected in 2023, builds on these findings and, in addition to occurrence, barriers and enablers, captures qualitative data and stories on the importance and benefits ofnature play for children and families as identified and shared by respondents.