What is the TBO Playathon
Play as much as you can this June & July. Get paid to play and make a difference to aussie kids who don't get to play.
We know when kids play they have FUN, make FRIENDS, FEEL GOOD, GROW STRONG and LEARN LOTS.
The TBO Playathon inspires us to take the play challenge throughout the months of June and July and increase the amount of time we are committing to free, fun play!
By becoming a TBO Play Champion you will awaken a love of free play time again, and also remind everyone of the importance of play, playtime and playspaces for all Aussie kids.
Take the Play Challenge - Spend 30 hours over 30 days playing - free, fun, play!
Let’s Play for Play and raise funds & awareness so all kids can play together.
The Fun Filled Free Play Challenge
The rules are simple. Play whatever you like, as much as you can, with whoever you want to.
There is only one catch - it’s Playtime UNPLUGGED! Get off the screens, get up, get creative and get out and play!
BIG and little kids, old and new friends - we are all invited to play.
To inspire and motivate play ideas check out our INSPO Playroom (LINK) .
Please also share and tag your play with us on Facebook and Instagram.
How to Take the Play Challenge!
Sign up to the TBO Playathon!
Play for 30 hours over 30 days, or join as a family, daycare or school team and share the fun among your teammates.
Start FUNdraising!
Ask your family, friends and neighbors to sponsor you to Play!
Play it Forward
Complete & Log 30 hours of play and raise money to help Touched by Olivia continue to champion Inclusive Play & create playspaces where we can all play together.
Help get more kids playing
Too many Aussie kids aren’t playing and missing out on the fun and benefits of play. No time, no safe & fun places to play, no friends to play with.
When you take the Play Challenge you’re helping to get more kids playing, playing with others and playing in local communities while raising funds for the playmakers at Touched by Olivia to create inclusive playspaces where everyone feels safe, welcome and that they belong and we can all play together!
Every dollar you raise will contribute to greater play opportunities, improving the health and well-being of Aussie kids and creating a more inclusive world through play.
Let’s PLAY for PLAY!
To say thank you, we will be offering children who register a FREE Playathon water bottle. By using their water bottle, they will help raise awareness and be proud that they are helping more kids to play.
To make it easy for parents, we have created emails and social posts so you can let friends and family know how they can support your little play champions through sponsorship and words of encouragement.
Playmates
6
Playtimes
3 hours
Playbucks
$23
A bit about TOUCHED BY OLIVIA
You know what's really cool? Touched by Olivia! We're a kind hearted charity that's all about making the world a more inclusive and welcoming place. Back in 2006, we started in Sydney, and it wasn’t long before we were doing our thing of putting inclusion on the map all across Australia and even beyond.
You might've heard about our much loved Livvi's Place playgrounds – they're like the rockstars of inclusivity. Our pink flag of inclusion is flying around Australia with almost 50 Livvi’s Place playgrounds putting smiles on families faces every day. But guess what? We're not stopping there. We're diving into all kinds of game changing stuff: like giving people with disabilities work, speaking up for what's right, spreading knowledge, making spaces and creating networks where everyone can feel at home.
The secret to our work is how we go about our day to day. See, we're all about gathering like-minded humans and teaming up to make magic happen! You’ve got to admit, bringing together good-hearted people to make a huge impact right in their own communities is pretty cool, right?
But it wasn’t always unicorns and rainbows. Touched by Olivia is a not for profit created in memory of Olivia Perkins. Olivia was only with us for a little while, but she sure left a lasting mark on so many hearts. She was born with a rare disease that sadly took her when she was just 8 months old. But her parents, they turned their grief into something pretty special and although it’s been a really difficult time coming to terms with their loss, it’s rewarding to see the positive impact Touched by Olivia is creating right around Australia and beyond.
You know what we're dreaming of? A world where everyone feels like they totally belong, no questions asked. We're talking about inclusion being the rule, not the exception. Why? 'Cause when people feel like they're part of the gang, it's like the magic ingredient for healthier, happier people and communities. So, let's make that dream a reality and let’s bring smiles, laughter and togetherness, where everyone matters and difference doesn’t. It’s what Olivia would’ve wanted!
And please swing by our website and take a peek. Who knows, you might just decide to hop on the train and join us on this game-changing adventure to make a world where everyone feels included and totally belongs. You’ll never look back.
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