
Advanced Play and Project Design




Unlock the Power of Play:
Implement Seven Dynamic Learning Zones
Transform your early learning environment into a space where
play becomes the ultimate vehicle for language mastery
and comprehensive development across social, emotional,
physical, and cognitive domains.
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Choose Your Learning Pathway
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Stop Guessing the Value of Play. Start Seeing, Supporting,
and Assessing It with Confidence.
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Empower your team.
Transform your practice.
Celebrate the power of play.
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Every centre and provider begins their journey at a unique stage of readiness. The Advanced Play and Project Design program is a progressive, multi-tiered professional learning experience. Each tier is thoughtfully crafted to meet your current needs while paving the way for deeper engagement, practical support, and transformational change.
Tier 2: EQUIP – Zone Master Implementation Program
Investment: AUD 3,495
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Empower Your Practice with Play-Based Tools
Do you struggle with resourcing play effectively or maximising the impact of your professional learning budget? EQUIP deepens your understanding of the Seven Learning Zones, helping you transform your environment into a dynamic space for exploration and growth.
Gain evidence-based strategies for planning, scaffolding, and documenting play in ways that align with your centre's unique context. This program equips you to confidently assess progress and design zone-specific play-based environments that engage children in meaningful learning.
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Program Details:
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Duration: 3 months
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Includes:
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Initial environment assessment
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6 in-person or virtual training sessions
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Zone-specific assessment tools
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Material selection guidance
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Monthly mentoring calls
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Custom planning frameworks
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Implementation toolkit
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Documentation templates
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Outcome:
Leave with a robust framework to sustain high-quality play practices, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes for children.
Tier 3: ELEVATE – Leadership & Learning Design Intensive
Investment: AUD 5,995
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Transform Your Team into Play Experts
Ready to take play-based learning to the next level? ELEVATE empowers leadership teams to build a cohesive culture of excellence. This intensive program equips educators, leaders, and support staff with the shared language and tools to embed play as a core practice across your service.
Through a combination of collaborative inquiry, coaching, and tailored resources, this tier ensures that every team member contributes to creating a seamless, high-quality play-based learning environment.
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Program Details:
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Duration: 4 months
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Includes:
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2-day intensive planning retreat
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Custom curriculum framework development
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Monthly leadership coaching
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Team training materials
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Quality compliance mapping
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Parent communication strategy
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Assessment system design
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3 months of implementation support
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Outcome:
Achieve a cohesive vision for play-based education, transforming your curriculum design and ensuring lasting impact across your
Tier 4: EVOLVE – Comprehensive Transformation
Investment: AUD 9,500 - 15,000 depending on the size of the organisation and the extent of the project
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Lead the Way in Advanced Play and Project Design
EVOLVE is designed for centres and providers ready to become leaders in play-based learning. This program addresses systemic challenges—time, team alignment, and curriculum integration—by embedding play deeply into your centre’s ethos.
Through in-depth mentoring, custom tools, and strategic alignment with EYLF and QA1 standards, EVOLVE creates a consistent, high-quality approach to play across every room and educator in your service.
Program Details:
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Duration: 6 months
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Includes:
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Hands-on mentoring
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Custom assessment toolkit
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Comprehensive resource package
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EYLF & QA1 alignment
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Investment Options:
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Foundation Package: AUD 9,500
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Premium Package: AUD 15,000
Outcome:
Your centre will emerge as a beacon of excellence, with educators confidently embedding, assessing, and documenting play as a transformative pedagogical tool.
Tier 1: ENGAGE – Essentials Workshop Series
Investment: AUD 1,295
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Discover the Possibilities of Play
Does play feel like a "black box" in your practice—important yet difficult to define? The ENGAGE tier demystifies play, providing a clear starting point for individual educators or small teams ready to integrate advanced play concepts into their environments.
This introductory program focuses on the Seven Learning Zones, offering foundational knowledge and practical tools to help you view play as a driver of deep learning. Discover how play can foster language development, social growth, and cognitive engagement, all while enhancing your daily interactions with children.
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Program Details:
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Duration: 8 weeks
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Includes:
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4 live virtual workshops (2 hours each)
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Introduction to the Seven Learning Zones
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Basic assessment toolkit
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Planning templates
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2 group coaching calls
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Private community access
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Digital resource library
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Outcome:
By the end of this tier, you’ll gain competence and confidence to recognise and harness play as a powerful pedagogical tool.

About Lili-Ann
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Lili-Ann is a passionate and approachable educator, consultant, and author with over 30 years of experience transforming early childhood education. She is dedicated to helping educators harness the power of play to create language-rich, engaging environments where children thrive.
Known for her warm and supportive style, Lili-Ann works closely with educators to build their confidence and skills in play-based learning. She developed the Seven Learning Zones Framework, a practical tool that empowers educators to turn everyday play into meaningful opportunities for language development, creativity, and problem-solving.
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As the author of The Power of Play, Lili-Ann combines real-world strategies with a deep understanding of how children learn best. Her work inspires educators to see play not just as fun but as a foundation for lifelong success. With a belief that every child deserves the chance to shine, Lili-Ann is committed to making professional learning transformative, practical, and enjoyable for all.
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Advanced Play and Project-Based Learning: A Holistic Framework Building Strong Foundations Through Play
My professional learning program seamlessly integrates with established educational frameworks while revolutionizing how children learn through play. By embracing project-based approaches, educators create rich learning environments that nurture the whole child – supporting their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
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Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Integration
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Through purposeful play and projects, children flourish as:
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Confident and involved learners who drive their own discoveries
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Connected individuals who understand their place in the world
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Effective communicators sharing ideas and discoveries
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Creative explorers building a strong sense of identity
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Engaged participants in their own wellbeing journey
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Excellence in Teaching Practice (AITSL Standards)
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The program empowers educators to:
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Transform teaching practice through innovative project design
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Build leadership capacity in curriculum development
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Enhance deep community connections and family partnerships
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Engage in continuous professional growth and reflection
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Document and evaluate learning outcomes effectively
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Quality Area Achievement (NQF Framework)
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Curriculum Excellence (QA 1)
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Embed meaningful projects that celebrate children's strengths and interests
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Position children as capable leaders of their learning journey
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Extend learning through inquiry-based exploration
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Create cross-curricular connections that deepen understanding
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Environmental Leadership (QA 3)
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Integrate STEAM methodology through playful exploration
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Connect children with nature and sustainable practices
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Create inspiring spaces that invite investigation
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Professional Collaboration (QA 4 & 6)
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Build strong team relationships through shared project development
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Partner with families in children's learning journeys
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Create meaningful community connections
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Support holistic development across all learning domains
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The Power of Integration
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This approach ensures that:
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Projects emerge naturally from children's interests
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Learning spans multiple curriculum areas
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Documentation captures deep learning processes
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Reflection drives continuous improvement
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Community partnerships enrich experiences
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Sustainable practices become second nature​
Through this integrated framework, play and project-based learning become powerful vehicles for achieving excellence in early childhood education, creating lasting impact for children, educators, and communities.
All elements align with the EYLF Planning Cycle and support ongoing critical reflection and professional growth.
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