Equal Footing: Why Gender Diversity Matters at Playball
As national conversations spotlight the crisis of confidence around male educators, Playball offers a clear, values-led response: we lead with care and capability, not fear. Our gender-inclusive approach helps foster: • Stronger emotional wellbeing for children • Greater acceptance and empathy • A more balanced, respectful view of educators and role models • Healthy identity development and self-confidence • A […]
Why the 2024 ECEC Census Is Key for Active Early Childhood Learning — and How Playball Leads the Way
The newly released 2024 ECEC National Workforce Census paints a clear picture: our early childhood educators are more vital than ever — but they’re also under increasing pressure. With over 200,000 educators now supporting Australia’s youngest learners, the data shows growing demand for quality, consistency, and whole-child development. And that’s where Playball fits in. […]
Rethinking “School Ready”: Why Whole-Child Development Is the New Essential
The earlier we invest in whole-child development, the better our outcomes — the time has come to change our perspective on what “school ready” really means. Because transitioning to big school is no longer just about knowing letters and numbers. Children are expected to sit still, follow routines, work in groups, and manage their […]
Boosting Your Child’s Wellbeing Through Active Play: Insights from Early Education Trends
Boosting Your Child’s Wellbeing Through Active Play: Insights from Early Education Trends There’s growing momentum in early childhood education around mental health and resilience, and for good reason. Children today face more complexity and pressure than ever before — which is why we believe sport-based programs like Playball are not a luxury, but a […]
Physical activity feeds a child’s brain and sets them up for life
Physical Education can be the starting point for Australian Families wanting their children to be well balanced with the life skills necessary to succeed. Lisa Statham shares her thoughts on how a healthy body and positive approach to physical games can feed a child’s brain and set them up for life. We hear a lot […]