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Inspire My Play

A place of hope and healing through play. Hi, I'm Amanda | Social Worker | Play Therapist
~ Child-Centred Play Therapy

02/08/2026

I'm so excited to share that Inspire My Play has a new home!

While the location has changed, everything that makes Inspire My Play special remains the same - a safe, accepting space where children can explore their feelings, express themselves through play, and build emotional well-being at their own pace.

You'll find Inspire My Play at 21-23 Norman Street Port Pirie.

24/06/2026

Meet the heart behind Inspire My Play 💛

A teddy bear, a puppet, a sand tray, some play dough, a dollhouse...

To many people, they're just toys.

To a child, they're tools for expression, communication, problem-solving, emotional healing, and connection.

Every week, I have the privilege of stepping into children's worlds through play and witnessing their courage, creativity, and growth.

✨ Play isn't just what children do.
✨ Play is how children learn.
✨ Play is how children heal.

22/06/2026

I'm pleased to share that I have completed Kimochis® Training!

Kimochis is an evidence-based program designed to help children develop emotional awareness, social skills, resilience, empathy, and effective communication. It provides practical tools to support children in understanding and expressing their feelings, building positive relationships, and navigating life's challenges.

As a Child-Centred play therapist and social worker, I am always looking for opportunities to expand my knowledge and strengthen the support I can offer children and families. I'm excited to incorporate insights from this training into my work and continue helping children build the emotional skills they need to thrive.

💛 Helping children identify, understand, and manage their emotions.
💛 Supporting healthy relationships and communication.
💛 Building confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Learning never stops when it comes to supporting children and families.

12/06/2026

Today, we honour the life and legacy of Dr Garry Landreth, a pioneer whose work transformed the way we understand and support children.

Dr Landreth dedicated his career to championing the power of play as a child's natural language and believed that children communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs through play when words are not enough.

His development and promotion of Child-Centred Play Therapy has impacted countless children, families, and practitioners across the world. Through his teaching, writing, and unwavering belief in the therapeutic relationship, he helped us see children not as problems to be fixed, but as individuals with an innate capacity for growth, healing, and resilience.

One of his most enduring messages reminds us:
"Toys are children's words and play is their language."

As play therapists, educators, and helping professionals, we continue to build upon the foundation he created. His influence lives on in every playroom, every therapeutic relationship, and every child who finds healing through the power of play.

Thank you, Dr Garry Landreth, for your extraordinary contribution to children and the field of play therapy. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

💛 Rest in peace, Dr Garry Landreth.

11/06/2026

🌼 International Day of Play 🌼

Today, we celebrate something every child deserves and every childhood needs ... PLAY.

Play is not just something children do to pass the time. Play is how children learn, communicate, build relationships, develop confidence, process experiences, and make sense of their world.

In a world that often feels busy, structured, and achievement-focused, it is important to remember that play is not a luxury. It is a necessity.

05/04/2026

Hope everyone has a safe and playful Easter.

17/03/2026

Today is World Social Work Day 💛

A day to recognise the heart, dedication, and unwavering commitment of social workers everywhere.

Social work is more than a job — it’s showing up in the hard moments, holding space for families, advocating when voices aren’t heard, and believing in children even when the world feels overwhelming for them.

It’s sitting alongside, not fixing.

Listening deeply, not rushing.

Building connection, not control.

I feel incredibly proud to be part of this profession — both in my role within education and through my work at Inspire My Play 🌼

To the social workers who give so much of themselves every day… I see you, I respect you, and I’m so grateful for the work you do.

And to the families who trust us — thank you for letting us walk alongside you 💛

08/03/2026

Spotted this little daisy mug at Coles today and couldn’t resist 🌼

If you know Inspire My Play, you know daisies are kind of our thing.

They remind me of what play therapy is all about — gentle growth, small moments of joy, and creating safe spaces where children can bloom.

Daisies are often seen as a symbol of healing, hope, and new beginnings.

It’s the little things. 🌼🌸🌼

06/03/2026

🌼 Big news for Inspire My Play! 🌼

We have a new home!

After many Saturdays of unpacking and packing the trailer, Inspire My Play now has a dedicated space where the playroom can stay set up and ready for children.

This means more time and energy focused on what matters most, supporting children through play. 💛

I’m so excited to welcome families into this beautiful new space.

Can you guess where our new playroom is located? 👀
Drop your guesses in the comments!

22/02/2026

Not all feelings look the same.
Some feel loud.
Some feel heavy.
Some feel confusing.
Some feel joyful.

In the playroom, every feeling is welcome.
Children don’t need to be “calm” or “ready” or “good” to begin healing.

They just need a space where their emotions can exist safely.

Through child-centred play therapy, children can:

✨ Express big feelings
✨ Explore complex experiences
✨ Build emotional understanding
✨ Feel seen without being judged

Because when feelings are welcomed — growth follows.

Address

Port Pirie, SA
5540

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.inspiremyplay.au/

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