
Welcome to Learn Play Thrive: The Podcast! Join us for expert insights and interviews, practical tips and inspiring stories in Early Childhood Education. Whether you are an educator or leader in the sector, this podcast is your go-to resource to discover strategies to foster learning, promote play and empower young minds to thrive.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode, we welcome Teresa Mei Macri and Haley Davis from Story Box Library to discuss how theis digital platform connects young children with diverse Australian stories. We discuss the use of technology in early learning, exploring how multi... more
In this episode of Learn Play Thrive’s Little Library, host Linda Harrison dives into the bubbly world of Laugh in the Bath (2026 CBCA Notable picture book), together with author Rory H. Mather. From the power of rhythm and rhyme to the importance of... more
In this live-recorded episode from the Pedagogy in Practice: Early Education Conference on the NSW Central Coast, host Simone Brand sits down with an powerhouse panel of sector experts including - Colin Slattery (Semann and Slattery), Dr. Gai Lindsay... more
In this episode of Navigating the NQS, we explore Standard 3.1 Physical Environment - Design; and the concept of the physical environment as the "third teacher." Drawing on the Reggio Emilia approach and the insights of Lella Gandini, we discuss how... more
In this episode, we welcome Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, Chief Children’s Officer for Goodstart Early Learning, to discuss the neuroscience of behaviour. Cathrine challenges the traditional view of "challenging behaviour," shifting the focus to... more
Ever wonder why a toddler is obsessed with dropping peas from a high chair or why blocks are constantly being carted across the room in a bucket? In this episode of Play Provocations, host Linda Harrison is joined by Educational Leader Rachel Emms to... more
In this episode of the Learn Play Thrive Australia podcast, we sit down with Kirrin Sampson, an advocate for the early years currently leading programs at ARACY (Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth). Kirrin shares her expertise in bri... more
Step into a peaceful morning on the farm with this episode of Little Dreamers, where host Kathryn leads preschoolers through a soothing mindfulness journey themed around animal yoga. The adventure begins with gentle breathwork and a gratitude practic... more
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This show centers on early childhood education with a practical, practitioner-focused lens. Episodes cover play-based learning concepts like play schemas, wellbeing and protective behaviors, literacy and language development, and aligning practices with national standards and frameworks. Guests range from researchers and policy advocates to classroom leaders and authors, offering actionable strategies, classroom setups, and program models for educators and administrators. Noteworthy themes include reframing child behaviors as learning opportunities, cross-sector collaboration for wellbeing, and integrating community partners to deliver accessible, inclusive early education. The cadence blends theory, policy context, and hands-on activities,... more
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Recent guests on Learn Play Thrive The Podcast include:
1. Rory Mather
2. Colin Slattery
3. Gai Lindsay
4. Kate Highfield
5. Amelia Scarf
6. Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett
7. Rachel Emms
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