A new podcast from Play Move Improve

Never Too Old
to Play

Play is for every age, and every age needs it.

Warm conversations about why play keeps us healthy, connected and joyful at every age.

Listen from mid July 2026

Play is not something we grow out of. It is something we need our whole lives.

Each episode, host Robyn Papworth talks with early childhood educators, aged care workers and allied health professionals about how they used to play, how they play now, and why it is never too late to begin again. Whether you are listening for yourself or sharing it with a parent or grandparent, it is a reminder of the simple human things that keep us well. Eye contact. Shared laughter. The feeling of being truly seen.

Move your body

Gentle, joyful movement that keeps us strong and steady at any age.

Stay connected

Real connection grows through play together, not through screens.

Flourish in mind

The science and the quiet joy of staying playful for life.

Three ways to take part

Pick one, or do all three. Our community is starting here, before episode one even airs.

01 · Be first to listen

Join the waitlist

Be the first to know when episode one arrives in mid July. Sign up for yourself, or for someone you love.

You are on the list.

We will email you the moment episode one arrives.

02 · Help shape the show

Tell us how you play

Your favourites and your questions might just become a whole episode. We are listening.

Thank you.

We cannot wait to share this on the show.

03 · Our new volunteer program

Share your love of play

Just one or two hours a week, bringing play to people in hospitals, aged care and playgroups. Register your interest and we will be in touch as the program grows.

Welcome aboard.

We will be in touch as the program takes shape.

For early childhood, teachers, aged care and allied health

Help shape the Forum

Alongside the podcast, Robyn is building a live stream forum studio in Chirnside Park, Victoria, for professionals across early childhood, teaching, aged care and allied health. If that is you, a short survey shapes what these sessions explore about play. It takes under three minutes, and you will be first to receive the free launch resources.

Open the professional survey