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Our inclusion pledge
The pledge helps govern the types of businesses within the community that we choose to partner with based on a set of shared values and business practises.
We believe that play is a universal human right for all children.
Without exception.
We support the creation of inclusive playgrounds in our community.
Places where all children can play, regardless of abilities.
Together, let’s build a community of play and belonging for all.
To find out more, please accept the pledge.
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We are seeking socially-minded businesses with a local community presence.
Are you interested in supporting your local community in a real and tangible way whilst being part of a broader movement to champion social inclusion?
With nearly half of all Australian families visiting a playground every week, this is a powerful sponsorship opportunity. Don’t miss out.
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Why it matters?
All children need to play. And play is the right of every child.
source: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31.
Access to and participation in play is vital for all children from the very earliest age. It unlocks the cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing of children and helps build enduring relationships with care givers.
source: Strong Foundations: Getting it Right in the First 1000 Days
First 1000 days
Equitable access to learning through play and green spaces are in the top 7 requirements all children need to thrive in their first 1000 days. The community and physical environments that children experience in their first 1000 days shape their later life outcomes, for better or worse.
source: Strong Foundations: Getting it Right in the First 1000 Days
A top 5 barrier
‘Not being able to take part in community activities’ is a top 5 barrier listed by families who have a child with a disability.
source: Siblings Australia
Impact of isolation
Social Isolation has the same detrimental impact on our health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
source: Holt-Lundstad, Brigham Young University, ‘The Potential Public Health Relevance of Social Isolation and Loneliness’
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors for helping to make our communities places of play and belonging for all
Special mentions
These people and companies have made a truly important contribution to where we are and how we got here.
Beau Simmons
Alex, Brian & Ching Ching Gatenby
Ben Humphreys
Copylark
David Ohana
Elena Ghatt
Michael Barnfield
Simon Lister
Simon MacRae
Vanessa Rowed