Princess Margaret Hospital
Play and Play Things
Websites and Community Resources
Brochures
Play ideas brochures - Produced by the Play and Learning Program at the State Child Development Centre.
- Active Play (Fact Sheet 15)
- Concentration (Fact Sheet 17)
- Drawing and Painting (Fact Sheet 13)
- First Songs (Fact Sheet 06)
- Fun With Books (Fact Sheet 16)
- Hand Skills (Fact Sheet 14)
- Homemade Toys - Babies to 12 Months (Fact Sheet 20)
- Homemade Toys - Children 3 to 5 Years (Fact Sheet 22)
- Homemade Toys - Toddlers 18 Months to 3 Years (Fact Sheet 21)
- Let's Play (Fact Sheet 01)
- Music, Songs and Movement (Fact Sheet 05)
- Play and Toys for Babies (Fact Sheet 02)
- Play and Toys for Toddlers (Fact Sheet 03)
- Play and Toys for Young Children (Fact Sheet 04)
- Playdough (Fact Sheet 11)
- Playdough Recipe (Fact Sheet 12)
- Pretend Play (Fact Sheet 07)
- Puzzles and Games (Fact Sheet 18)
- Sand and Messy Play (Fact Sheet 09)
- Self Care Skills (Fact Sheet 10)
- Talking and Playing (Fact Sheet 19)
- Water Play (Fact Sheet 08)
Websites and Community Resources
- Child Health Centres: Child Health Nurses provide services to parents and carers of children up to 4 years old. They assess baby and child development, provide support and information on parenting, health, immunisations, postnatal stress, and link with other professionals when necessary.
- Noah's Ark Toy Library: Toy/equipment lending service for children with special needs in the Perth metro area and to eligible rural families. Telephone 93281598
- Parenting Line: Contact for information/advice/resources/support on a range of topics for parents of 0-18 year olds on 6279 1200 or 1800 654 432.
- Playgroup WA Inc: Services and support for playgroups in the community. Call 9228 8088 for local playgroup contacts.
- Public Library Services: Visit your local library for book loans, story time sessions, baby rhyme time, holiday programs etc. If you are unsure of the location of your local library visit the National Library Gateway.
- WA Local Government Association: Contact your Local Council regarding playgrounds, libraries, recreation services (eg swimming pools) nearby. (If unsure of your local council call 9321 5055).
- Western Australian Association of Toy Libraries: Information about toy libraries throughout WA. Families and caregivers of young children can borrow toys, games, puzzles etc at minimal cost.
