Home of Play

02/10/2024

"✨ Term 4 Closures ✨

Home of Play will be closed on select dates throughout Term 4 as our team takes time to learn and prepare for exciting things ahead! Please check the image for all closure details. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We can’t wait to see you all soon! 💫

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25/09/2024

🌟 The Power of Play in Building Social Skills!🌟

Play isn’t just about fun—it’s how children learn to navigate the world around them! Through play, kids develop essential social skills like:

🤝 Cooperation – Learning to work together, share, and take turns.

💬 Communication– Expressing feelings, ideas, and problem-solving with peers.

👀 Empathy– Understanding others’ perspectives and emotions.

🎭 Conflict Resolution– Finding ways to resolve disagreements in a healthy way.

In play therapy, children practice these skills in a safe, nurturing environment, allowing them to build connections, gain confidence, and thrive socially!

At Home of Play, we encourage social-emotional growth through creative and child-led play. 💛 Let’s celebrate the magic of play in helping children blossom into themselves.

23/07/2024

🎃 Save the Date! 🎃

Join us on 1st November 2024 for Dysart's Cursed Carn-Evil to raise funds for Elijah's Smart Pups Journey! 🎡

Volunteers needed for prop design, build & set up. See information below 🎪

What a fun event! 👻

Donations can be made at bit.ly/4bAf5J

09/07/2024

🗣️ Calling all ‘Mothers of Boys’ 🫶 what an amazing event for our community!

Join us for a fantastic time at our first Mums of Boys event Enjoy a few hours of laughs, tips, and celebrating the joys of raising boys .

09/07/2024

How stunning is Rachael Sarra's Acknowledgment of Country artwork, capturing the spirit and vibrancy of Indigenous culture 💫🧡✨ It's a beautiful tribute to the land and its traditional custodians, fitting perfectly with the celebrations of NAIDOC Week. Happy NAIDOC Week! 🖤🔥 .ra__

19/06/2024

Join us for the Brick Nic Holiday Program and let your imagination run wild in our exciting Lego Room! Perfect for creative minds of all ages. 🌟

Join Brick Nic for an afternoon of Lego Play, the choice is yours, free play with a wide variety of lego bricks using your imagination or lego instruction manuals. Brick Nic will also be providing a lego challenge or two each session to prompt those creative ideas. Each session is fully supervised b...

15/06/2024

Wow! Look at the School Holiday Program with Brick Nic!

Brick Nic School Holiday Program is now live.. and we are so excited..

There are lots of exciting workshops across the two weeks.

Bookings are essential as places are limited and can be accessed via link below or scan QR code.

All workshops are held at the Brick Nic Studio 7/14 Hospital Rd (parking and entrance via Retro St and Yamala St).

Ages 6+

Nicole shared the collection 01 Brick Nic Lego Workshops and Classes with you https://brick-nic.myshopify.com/collections/brick-nic-lego-workshops-and-classes

13/05/2024

🌟 We're Hiring at Home of Play! 🌟

Join Our Team:

We are looking for a Child-Centered Play Therapist at our Emerald Queensland Studio

Why Home of Play?
- A nurturing environment focused on children’s healing and self-discovery
- Competitive salaries and professional growth opportunities
- Be part of a supportive team passionate about child wellness
- Training in Play Therapy Practice will be provided

We're Looking For:
- Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields
- Enthusiasm for innovative therapy methods
- A drive to support children’s emotional and psychological growth
- A desire to support our local community and our HOP families
- Blue card and Working with Children Check are essential
- Licence and vehicle beneficial but not essential

Interested?
Reach out to learn more and join our mission to help children thrive!

Contact Us:
Gabby Leonard 0457763000 or email CV to admin@homeofplay.org

15/04/2024

Come down and check out Brick Nic’s Build with Brick Nic session’s today!

Build with Brick Nic - Weekly Classes Children ages 18mths - 5 years $15 per child per session

13/04/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Home of Play has moved to a brand new location! Thankyou for all our friends and family who helped with the move ❤️

Starting Monday, April 15th, you can find us at our new address:

📍 7/14 Hospital Road, Emerald

Our new space is designed to continue providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, heal, and grow.

Brick Nic and I can't wait to welcome you and your kiddos to our new home!

See you there!

08/04/2024

Some information about Whimsio Studio's Gift Shop and a sneak peak into the Time Out Club! 🌟 😃

General Shop Times : THU/FRI/SAT 10am - 1pm
Other times by appointment!
Text 0459 723 653 🌟 amd let us know when you would like to shop!

07/04/2024

Looking for a fun and constructive way for your child to engage and learn? 🚀 Brick Nic LEGO Club has spots open for our Term 2 Group LEGO Therapy! Let's build skills, friendships, and creations together. 🏗️ Limited spots available - contact us now to secure your child's place!