AllPlay

AllPlay aims to make the world fit for young people of all abilities. The AllPlay program was founded in 2015 by Professor Nicole Rinehart at Deakin University.

AllPlay uses a strengths-based approach and turns research into free, practical and accessible tools and resources. In 2021, it became part of Monash Education’s School of Educational Psychology and Counselling.

05/01/2026

Looking for a fun and free activity for your child in the new year?

Led by dance and disability specialists, the AllPlay Dance research program is offering free inclusive dance classes for autistic children aged 7–12 (Tuesdays after school; Deakin University, Burwood).

Register your interest via the link below:
https://redcap.link/AllPlayDanceRCT

12/12/2025

Breaking News! As featured in the Source Kids magazine, the AllPlay Dance research program is offering fun and free dance classes in the new year ✨🎉 Led by dance and disability specialists, we are offering free inclusive dance classes for autistic children aged 7–12 (Tuesdays after school; Deakin University, Burwood) ⬇️ Links below!

Register your interest via the link below:
https://redcap.link/AllPlayDanceRCT
Check out our story in Source Kids:
https://sourcekids.com.au/dancing-toward-inclusion/

07/12/2025

Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone 😊 For students with disabilities and their families, these changes can bring unique challenges. Here are some practical tips to help make the transition smoother ➡️ Head to the link in our bio or below for more!

https://www.allplaylearn.org.au/secondary/secondary-students/secondary-stories/

02/12/2025

Today we're celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). ✨ This year's theme, “fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress", reminds us that true inclusion can only happen when everyone takes part. 🌈 At AllPlay, we hope to make education, sport, arts, and community spaces fit for all kids, so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

01/12/2025

What can we do to help when kids’ relationships get tricky? ✨ Tensions and misunderstandings happen for all children. This new AllPlay Learn video shares strategies for parents, teachers, and caregivers to help children navigate tricky relationships with empathy and confidence. Head to the links below. ⬇️

https://www.allplaylearn.org.au/primary/teacher/social/
https://www.allplaylearn.org.au/secondary/teacher/social/

24/11/2025

Hear a primary school teacher talk about the importance of helping students to go beyond simply identifying emotions, and understand how their feelings influence behaviour, decision-making, and social interactions at school, with the help of the Joy of moving program in Australia. Click the links in the description to access FREE resources and learn more in our professional learning course for teachers!

Classroom resources: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/psych/research/projects/joy-of-moving-program-in-australia/resources/schools -02
Movement for Emotional Regulation course:
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/psych/research/projects/joy-of-moving-program-in-australia/resources/schools/course/about-the-course

14/11/2025

Looking for classroom inspiration? Which of these tips would work in your classroom?
Save this post & and share later with a colleague!

03/11/2025

Free dance program for Autistic children!

There’s still time to join the AllPlay Dance study! 🎉

We are offering a free, term-long dance program (Tuesdays after school, 2026) for Autistic children aged 7-12. Join us and help explore how dance may benefit Autistic children and their families.

✨Parents have been telling us how relaxed and engaged their children are at the AllPlay Dance program, with some wishing that it could keep going!

🔗Learn more and register your interest via the link below:

https://redcap.link/AllPlayDanceRCT

23/10/2025

Why do some children have trouble sitting still or staying focused? Discover why restlessness and inattention are common challenges, and how parents and educators can support children to thrive. To watch the full clinical video, head to the link below!

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpzzZmEFMqk

Explore more strategies and insights on focus, attention, and learning environments below:
* https://www.allplaylearn.org.au/early/educator/thinking/
* https://www.allplaylearn.org.au/secondary/teacher/attention/
* https://www.allplaylearn.org.au/secondary/teacher/thinking/

15/10/2025

Are you a parent of an Autistic child who likes to dance?

This year's AllPlay Dance study was a huge success 🎉– and now we are inviting families to join for 2026!

We’re offering a free, term-long dance program (Tuesdays after school, 2026) for Autistic children aged 7–12. Be part of this exciting research and help us learn how dance can support Autistic children and their families.

Parents have been telling us how relaxed and engaged their children are at the AllPlay Dance program, with some wishing that it could keep going!

🔗 Learn more and register your interest: https://redcap.link/AllPlayDanceRCT

13/10/2025

The Movement for Emotional Regulation professional learning course helps primary school teachers support the physical and emotional development of students. This online course can be completed in just one hour and is entirely self-paced. Swipe to learn more and enrol now to elevate your skills, access resources and bring positive change to your classroom! 🔗 Link in bio!

➡️https://www.monash.edu/medicine/psych/research/projects/joy-of-moving-program-in-australia/resources/schools/course/

06/10/2025

How can we better support the mental health of children with intellectual disability?

We want to hear from caregivers and young people with intellectual disability about your experiences, what supports have helped, and what’s still missing.

Learn more and register your interest ➡️ https://redcap.link/MentalHealthID

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Monash University
Monash, VIC
3800

Website

http://allplay.org.au/, https://www.monash.edu/medicine/psych/research/projects/joy-of-moving-program-in-australia/resou

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