For the Love of Play

A podcast created by Playgroup Victoria exploring childhood, community, family and belonging.

Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes

For the Love of Play

Latest Episodes

S3 EP5: Kate and Jack from CERES - An Education For Life Begins With Nature

"Play takes you to a magical place. And it's where everyone learns the most." In Conversation with Kate Kantor and Jack Nielsen – Educators at CERES (Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strateg...

August 10, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 57:25

S3 EP4: Nelly Thomas - Writing Your Own Script

"A good comedian speaks truth to power." In Conversation with Nelly Thomas – Comedian, Author and Broadcaster In the fourth episode of For the Love of Play's third season, we shoot t...

August 03, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 4 • 1:13:16

S3 EP3: Jay Laga'aia - The Power of Performing Through Play

"Our children have to hear our stories in our own voices." In Conversation with Jay Laga'aia – Actor, Children's Entertainer and Singer In the third episode of For the Love of Play's

July 13, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 49:31

S3 EP2: Jane Edmanson - Growing Goodness in the Great Outdoors

"I think gardening teaches you resilience. And awareness that things go on." In Conversation with Jane Edmanson – Gardener, Horticulturalist and TV Host It's the third season of Fo...

July 06, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 1:09:45

S3 EP1: Jacinta Parsons - Keeping Curious And Embracing The Unexpected

"I just feel compelled to tell the truth." In Conversation with Jacinta Parsons – Broadcaster, Writer and Public Speaker To kick off season three of For the Love of Play, we welcome ...

June 29, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 55:36

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