Wearthy are the number one advocates of play, providing bespoke play environments that ignite creativity and curiosity in children. Led by TEDx speaker, innovator and educator Lukas Ritson, Wearthy’s work contributes to hundreds of thousands of children feeling supported, challenged, connected and confident. Partnering with our greatest educator, Mother Nature, Wearthy inspires generational change by empowering our future leaders with compassion, resilience and respect for the planet. All… Show more Wearthy are the number one advocates of play, providing bespoke play environments that ignite creativity and curiosity in children. Led by TEDx speaker, innovator and educator Lukas Ritson, Wearthy’s work contributes to hundreds of thousands of children feeling supported, challenged, connected and confident. Partnering with our greatest educator, Mother Nature, Wearthy inspires generational change by empowering our future leaders with compassion, resilience and respect for the planet. All children deserve a happy, memorable and adventurous childhood filled with imagination, excitement and play. Show less

202322nd International Play Association Triennial World Conference Speaker, Glasgow Scotland, “The Ecology of Play”Wyndham Council Early Years Matters Conference Online Keynote Speaker “From Play to Prosperity: The Importance of Belonging in the Modern-Day Childhood Experience”2023 Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit Online SpeakerLady Gowrie Qld Early Childhood Conference Speaker “Connecting With Real Play For Real Learning”CELA Online Webinar Speaker… Show more 202322nd International Play Association Triennial World Conference Speaker, Glasgow Scotland, “The Ecology of Play”Wyndham Council Early Years Matters Conference Online Keynote Speaker “From Play to Prosperity: The Importance of Belonging in the Modern-Day Childhood Experience”2023 Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit Online SpeakerLady Gowrie Qld Early Childhood Conference Speaker “Connecting With Real Play For Real Learning”CELA Online Webinar Speaker “Building Sensory Playgrounds” 2022C&NN Inside Out Conference, Atlanta USA, Speaker “Play Beyond Boundaries”CELA Elevate Early Education Conference Speaker “How To Raise Resilient Children”CELA Online Webinar Speaker “Creating a Courageous Culture in Play” CELA Online Webinar Speaker "Ecology of Play”2021TEDxUQ, Brisbane QLDAustralian Institute of Play Childhood summit2020Council for Creative Education Conference, Finland2019Childhood Summit by Nature Play QLD, BrisbaneECTA Conference, BrisbaneGroves Christian College Conference, Gold Coast QLDQCCS Conference, QLDQCAN Conference, Surfers Paraside QLDCatholic Early EdCare Conference, Brisbane 2018International Conference on Education, Seattle Washington USAEarly Childhood Teacher's Association Conference, QueenslandEarly Childhood Professional Development Conference, VictoriaNature Play QLD Workshop, Brisbane2017Sustainability in Early Education, Creative Council of Education 5th Symposium, Tampere, FinlandEmbedding Sustainable Practices, CELA QLD Director's Retreat, QueenslandNature Play & Sustainability, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Show less

In the lead up to Childhood Summit 2019, I was invited to join the Advisory Board at Nature Play QLD to share my insight and experience of the early education sector and further develop my advocacy for every child's right to play.Childhood Summit 2019 was a huge success, featuring thought leaders and facilitators from around the world specialising in childhood development. I presented a daily workshop with Angus Gorrie, and also installed a loose parts pop-up play space that saw… Show more In the lead up to Childhood Summit 2019, I was invited to join the Advisory Board at Nature Play QLD to share my insight and experience of the early education sector and further develop my advocacy for every child's right to play.Childhood Summit 2019 was a huge success, featuring thought leaders and facilitators from around the world specialising in childhood development. I presented a daily workshop with Angus Gorrie, and also installed a loose parts pop-up play space that saw children of all ages thriving in.https://www.childhoodsummit.org.au/ Show less

There's nothing I love more than sharing my philosophies with like-minded people. I've spoken at various seminars, conferences, workshops and childcare centres around Australia and abroad. A few of these include:2018International Conference on Education, Seattle Washington USAEarly Childhood Teacher's Association Conference, QueenslandEarly Childhood Professional Development Conference, VictoriaNature Play QLD Workshop, Brisbane2017Sustainability in Early… Show more There's nothing I love more than sharing my philosophies with like-minded people. I've spoken at various seminars, conferences, workshops and childcare centres around Australia and abroad. A few of these include:2018International Conference on Education, Seattle Washington USAEarly Childhood Teacher's Association Conference, QueenslandEarly Childhood Professional Development Conference, VictoriaNature Play QLD Workshop, Brisbane2017Sustainability in Early Education, Creative Council of Education 5th Symposium, Tampere, FinlandEmbedding Sustainable Practices, CELA QLD Director's Retreat, QueenslandNature Play & Sustainability, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast2016Embedding Sustainability Practices, Sydney, Victoria & BrisbaneRisk & Play Training, Manningham Hotel, MelbourneTEC16 The Educator's Conference, NewcastleTEC16 The Educator's Conference, Adelaide & Melbourne2015The Outdoor Educator, Embedding Sustainability, Sydney, Melbourne & AdelaideRisky Play & Embedding Sustainable Practices, Townsville, Geelong & Adelaide2015 Australian Childcare Alliance Conference, BrisbaneTEC15 The Educators Conference, SydneyEmbedding Sustainability Practices, Sydney, Melbourne & BrisbaneTEC15 The Educators Conference, The Manningham Hotel, MelbourneTEC15 The Educators Conference, Newcastle2014Seasonal Planting for Beginners, Sustainable Living Workshops, Northey Street City Farm, BrisbaneEmbedding Sustainable Practices into your Centre, Brisbane TEC14 The Educators Conference, The Pullman Hotel BrisbaneGoodlife Wellness Festival, Roma Street Parklands BrisbaneCritical Reflection and Environmental Sustainability, BrisbaneThe Outdoor Educator, Embedding Sustainability, Sydney Show less

Play & Grow With NatureOwn Grown Organics has been creating sustainable and organic outdoor environments since 2013. We are proudly making an impact on economic, social and environmental sustainability across Australia in the shape of edible landscapes, community gardens, natural play, early childhood development and rooftops. We work within the early childhood development sector to improve the standard of education by developing children-focused, natural play environments.Based in… Show more Play & Grow With NatureOwn Grown Organics has been creating sustainable and organic outdoor environments since 2013. We are proudly making an impact on economic, social and environmental sustainability across Australia in the shape of edible landscapes, community gardens, natural play, early childhood development and rooftops. We work within the early childhood development sector to improve the standard of education by developing children-focused, natural play environments.Based in Brisbane, but operating Australia-wide, Own Grown Organics offers coaching, garden maintenance, workshops, design, outdoor learning environments for education and training on implementing sustainable practices. Show less

My primary role at Everton is to educate children on all things in the natural world. My daily program is founded upon interest-based learning that gives children the freedom to directly learn from what inspires them. The outdoor area at the centre includes interactive gardens, yarning circle, outdoor play equipment, chickens and grass. I have established the Sustainability Policy for the centre and have become an advocate for implementing sustainability - both socially and… Show more My primary role at Everton is to educate children on all things in the natural world. My daily program is founded upon interest-based learning that gives children the freedom to directly learn from what inspires them. The outdoor area at the centre includes interactive gardens, yarning circle, outdoor play equipment, chickens and grass. I have established the Sustainability Policy for the centre and have become an advocate for implementing sustainability - both socially and environmentally. Show less