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.