Inspire My Play

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.

15/02/2026

Inspire My Play is growing, and I’m looking for a room to hire in Port Pirie that I can set up as a permanent play therapy space.

I only provide sessions on Saturdays — however, I’m hoping to find a room that I can keep set up full-time (so I’m not packing up and rebuilding a therapeutic space each week).

I’m looking for:
• A private, quiet room
• Space large enough for play therapy equipment
• Ability to leave the room set up
• Long-term arrangement preferred

If you know of a space (in a clinic, wellbeing centre, community building, office, or even a commercial space sitting unused on weekends), I would love to connect.

Please feel free to comment below or send me a private message.

Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing in our community means so much to me 💛

Thank you for sharing this post — word of mouth is powerful in regional towns.

08/02/2026

I'm jumping on the trend and having a little fun. 😊

Play is how children communicate, and sometimes, adults get to have fun, too. 🌻

06/02/2026

Hi, I'm Amanda 👋
I'm the face behind Inspire My Play.

I'm a play therapist based in Port Pirie, supporting children to express what words can't always say.

I believe behaviour is communication, and when children feel safe, seen, and understood, real change can begin. My work is child-centred and trauma-informed, which means children lead the way and play becomes the language we listen to.

I support children experiencing big feelings, anxiety, changes in behaviour, and the impact of trauma, and i support parents/carers too because this journey isn't meant to be walked alone.

If you're here because you're wondering how to best support your child, I'm really glad you found your way here.

Welcome to Inspire My Play 🤍

04/02/2026

03/02/2026

Play therapy supports children who are experiencing big feelings, changes, or challenges. Especially when words are hard to find.

In the playroom,children are given the time, space, and safety to express themselves in the way they know best: through play.

Play therapy doesn't rush, fix, or direct. It trusts the child's inner capacity for growth.

🩷💛🩷

01/02/2026

✨️ A new friend has arrived in the playroom ✨️

Every new toy brings new stories, feelings, and opportunities for expression.

Children don't just play with toys. They communicate through them.

24/01/2026

✨️ We're back for 2026 ✨️

Guess who's back in the playroom? 🧸

Emma Bear is fluffed, the toys are ready, and Inspire My Play is officially back for 2026!

Here's to another year of play, connection, and big feelings being safely explored.

Let the play begin 🧸

16/01/2026

This week, Emma Bear was treated to a spa day.

She met Emma and Skye at Pirie Laundry. They knew I was a little nervous.
So they talked to me, reassured me I'd be ok and showed me around, explained what I'd experience.
They also read to me, cuddled me, and showered me with love. I was safe. 🩷🤍🩷

Spa Day = Emotional Regulation 🛀

Laundry

Pirie Laundry Hub

14/01/2026

This book is such a beautiful reminder that play isn’t something we add in with children . It t’s the way they communicate, process, heal, and grow.

As a play therapist, reading this feels like coming home to the heart of the work:
✨ slowing down
✨ trusting the child’s lead
✨ and honouring play as deeply meaningful, not “just play”

Always grateful for resources that gently reaffirm why child-centred, relationship-based play matters so much. 🤍