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For the Love of PlayS2 EP2: Tina and Mark Harris (Lah Lah) - Music Is The International Language We ShareSend a text"Exposing your child to music - having music play, taking them to concerts - that's one of the best thing you can do."In Conversation with Tina and Mark Harris – Musicians, Musical Educators and Co-Creators of Children's Music Group, Lah Lah In In this episode of For the Love of Play, we chat with Mark and Tina Harris, the musicians behind the hugely popular Australian children's music group, Lah Lah.Tina and Mark Har...
2026-02-1756 min
For the Love of PlayS2 EP1: Sean Szeps - The Gift Of Being Reminded What It's Like To Be A KidSend a text"I think it's a great gift to be reminded what it's like to be a kid..."In Conversation with Sean Szeps – Writer and Creator In our first episode of For the Love of Play's second season, we chat with writer and creator Sean Szeps. Candid and humorous, Sean prompts us to think about gender roles, the importance of friendship, the early years of childhood and what it is that makes a healthy home. Sean...
2026-02-1055 min
For the Love of PlayS1 Bonus Episode: Emeritus Professor Dorothy Scott - It Takes a Village to Raise a Child... and What Does it Take to Build a Village?Send us a text"I like that African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child because it always makes me think ‘and what does it take to build a village?’" In Conversation with Emeritus Professor Dorothy Scott – World-Leading Expert in Child and Family Welfare This special episode of For the Love of Play was in fact part of our original podcast series, the Playgroup Podcast, which we launched in early 2020. Sadly, the project was derailed by the pandemic. Our conversation with Emeritus Professor Dorothy Sc...
2025-10-1531 min
For the Love of PlayS1 EP5: Naomi Jeffree - Playgroup Saved MeSend a text"Playgroup saved me. Although I know that sounds really dramatic, I actually feel it’s really true." In Conversation with Naomi Jeffree – Playgroup Facilitator and Training Coordinator In our final episode of season one, we speak with our wonderful colleague and playgroup expert, Naomi Jeffree. Naomi has been working with families for over twenty years and her work within playgroups has focused heavily on families whose children have different abilities and needs. In this conversation, Naomi discusses the way playgroup...
2025-09-1747 min
SBS Spanish - SBS en españolCómo un “playgroup” en español está uniendo a familias en una zona regional de VictoriaConoce la historia de la educadora Cristina Jubero, una madre española que está criando hijos bilingües en la ciudad regional de Geelong, y que ha iniciado un "playgroup" para familias que quieren aprender español.
2025-09-1117 minSBS Spanish - SBS en españolPrograma | SBS Spanish | 10 septiembre 2025Analizamos la propuesta del gobierno australiano para reformar la Ley de Libertad de Información. Y también te presentamos la historia de la educadora Cristina Jubero, quien creó un “playgroup” en Victoria regional para familias que quieren aprender español, entre otros temas.
2025-09-1054 min
For the Love of PlayS1 EP4: Paul Kennedy - Sport Can Be An Oasis From The Chaos Of LifeSend a text"That’s a really powerful thing... for people to have almost an oasis from the chaos of their lives to come and spend time at a sports club.” In Conversation with Paul Kennedy – Journalist, Author and TV Presenter Content Warning: this episode references child abuse. Please take care of yourself when listening and, if necessary, skip the interview between 39:10 and 42:00. While Paul is well known as the former ABC mornings sports reporter, his books and documentaries shed more light on who he is...
2025-09-1049 min
For the Love of PlayS1 EP3: Emma Watkins - Play Is The Most Important Learning Vehicle Of LifeSend us a text"Play is the most important learning vehicle of life..." In Conversation with Emma Watkins – Children’s Entertainer, Singer, Dancer and AuthorIn this episode, we speak with beloved children’s entertainer, Emma Watkins, better known as the Yellow Wiggle and Emma Memma.We discuss play as a vehicle for early learning and talk in depth about Emma’s passion for visual communication and her endeavour to create interactive spaces that connect us through dance, movement and Auslan. We ask Emma about...
2025-09-0336 min
For the Love of PlayS1 EP2: Alice Zaslavsky - We Are All Craving ConnectionSend us a text"We are all craving connection. We are all hungry for it. And I think that we’ve been desensitised to the value of it." In Conversation with Alice Zaslavsky – Author, Cook, TV and Radio Personality In this episode of For the Love of Play, we speak with author, chef, teacher, TV and radio personality, Alice Zaslavsky. Our conversation explores the innate human need for connection, cooking as a form of play and food as a celebration of culture. We talk about Ali...
2025-08-2746 min
For the Love of PlayS1 EP1: Steve Biddulph - Everything That’s Good About Human Beings Came From PlayfulnessSend us a text"Everything that’s good about human beings came from playfulness..."In Conversation with Steve Biddulph – Psychologist and Top-Selling AuthorIn our very first episode of For the Love of Play, we sit down with world-renowned psychologist, educator and best-selling author Steve Biddulph for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation.Steve has spent his adult life helping families thrive, and his books on raising children - including Raising Boys and Raising Girls - have been embraced across the...
2025-08-2037 min
For the Love of PlayIntroducing For the Love of PlaySend us a textFor the Love of Play is a podcast by Playgroup Victoria. In this series, we explore childhood, community, family and belonging... and play of course, in its many wonderful forms. In this intro episode, we give listeners a glimpse at what you can expect from the first season. Support the show
2025-08-1204 min
The South West DailyJuly 2, 2025Here is what is making news for July 1, 2025.============================Residents across the Colac-Otway Region have been reminded by Forest Fire Management Victoria that the Firewood Collection period for Autumn officially closed on Monday. (Thanks Evie and Lea)========================================================Corangamite Shire Council has committed $500,000 in its 2025–26 budget to help drought-affected communities.Mayor Kate Makin says the funding will support programs once state assistance is confirmed.========================================================From today, tobacco retailers and wholesalers across Victoria—including in Colac-Otway and Corangamite—can apply for a licence under the state’s new tobacco licensing scheme. (Thanks Blaise)========================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has claim...
2025-07-0102 min
Discerning Parenting086 - Talking with Your Child's Teacher with Roxanne SevillaDo you find it challenging to communicate with your child's teacher, especially when it comes to sensitive matters or disagreements? You're not alone! In this episode, we demystify those crucial conversations and equip you with the tools to build a strong, collaborative relationship with your child's school. Tune in to learn how to take the stress out of communicating with your child's teachers and ensure a positive educational experience for your little one.This is the third of a series of episodes that we have with Teacher Roxanne Sevilla. About our Guest:
2024-08-2723 min
Discerning Parenting085 - What Your Preschool Child Needs to Know for Nursery and Kindergarten with Roxanne SevillaIs your little one ready to take that big leap into nursery or kindergarten? In this episode, we break down the essential steps to ensure your child is prepared for this exciting new chapter. We understand that this transition can be a significant source of worry and stress for parents—questions like "How do I get my child ready for nursery?" or "What does my child need to be prepared for kindergarten?" are common concerns. That's why we've brought in the perfect expert, someone with the knowledge and experience to guide you through this important process.
2024-08-2024 min
Discerning Parenting084 - Helping Your Child Get Along with Other Kids in School with Roxanne SevillaIn today's episode, we dive into a topic that concerns many parents: helping children navigate social interactions at school. While some kids naturally make friends easily, others may find it more challenging—and that's perfectly okay. Every child, whether outgoing or shy, has the potential to connect with their peers. Making friends is a skill that can be learned and nurtured, not something that happens automatically.Join us as we discuss practical tips from Teacher Roxanne Sevilla, co-owner, co-founder, and program director of Nook Learning and Play Hub, on how to support your ch...
2024-08-1333 min
Outdoor Classrooms Podcast89. Explore, Create and Play with Charlotte Ellis from Seasons: A Tour and TalkToday we have an Outdoor Classrooms Tour and Talk with Charlotte Ellis all the way from the UK representing her program called Seasons. In this episode, we discuss, the mission of Seasons and how their programs are reconnecting people with nature to benefit holistic development, health, and well-being. In our discussion, we talk about the importance of how the act of connecting to our natural world and giving our children fun experiences in nature also encourages care for our planet and building a sustainable future for our children.Charlotte Ellis created her nature-based program called Seasons in 2022...
2024-03-1237 min
Happy Chicks PodcastFinding Your PassionWe are told to follow our heart, tap into our passion and let our joy guide us….but what if we aren't sure if our passion is ‘good enough’ or ‘worthy’ of being followed. What if we feel like we flit from one passion to the next, how do we pin it down, or how do we even begin to break in and find our passion?Tania MoloneyIn 2012 Tania Moloney founded Nurture in Nature and has been helping educators, parents and others who care deeply for connecting kids and nature to grow the...
2022-05-2641 min
SaltyMamaVille MeditationsSaltyMamaVille Mermaid 🧜🏻♀️ MeditationEvery Mama needs a break, sometimes the relentless critiques of your mothering can really drag you down.
Take a moment out of your day to relax and head in an enlightening tale 🧜🏻♀️ written by yours truly - to find a deeper understanding as to why other fish in the sea are making niggling comments.
Enjoy this tropical adventure written myself and listen to it when ever you need 🌊
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Child Care Access Hotline
1800 670 305, 133 677 (TTY service for people with a hearing/speech impairment), 8 am-6 pm Monday to...
2020-10-1907 min
The Education VanguardDr. Michael Carr-Gregg Discusses Connected Devices And Their Ability To Help Teens With Mental Health Issues | Education Vanguard # 29Is that a “Psychologist in your Pocket?” is the title for Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg’s upcoming keynote at the 21st Century Learning conference in Hong Kong. Interesting title I thought, so I contacted him for an interview to ask him more about what the title really meant. Well, it turns out, he is a huge fan of the potential offered by our devices (smart phones, watches, tablets) for working with mental health issues among teens. We all know that they, and often we, are always connected to devices, so why not leverage that new reality.Dr. Carr-Gregg discusses the work he...
2015-10-1920 min