about us 
Nature Play Australia
retails toys, art supplies and craft kits made from natural
materials for boys and girls. Our focus is on constructive,
safe and creative playthings, educational and discovery toys.
"Toys that foster the
imagination" and can last a lifetime.
Nature Play Australia was
founded by Irene Coventry and Lindsey Gallon in 2002, after Irene
observed the success of Nature Play in New Zealand, where it all
began. In 2006
Lindsey changed direction in her life and completed her teacher
training and is a now a dedicated high school teacher, and in 2009, as an
accomplished textile artist Lindsey has embarked on a venture
of her own. Check out her stunning work on www.artfeltcards.com.au.
Irene continues with her
passion for educating people about the importance of natural toys in
child's play and offering beautiful toys and products to many people who
love them just as much as she does.
Although we
stock products from 'Fair Trade Co-ops' and other sources
internationally, wherever possible the products sold by Nature Play
are primarily handmade and locally sourced. It is very important to us to
support local craft artisans and offer predominantly Australian made
products.
The business is based in
Brisbane, Australia.
We have witnessed, first
hand, the positive effects on the creative well being of our own
children with the beautiful Steiner inspired Nature Play toys. This
practical experience, as well as a philosophical grounding from
observing the educational benefits of using toys to foster imagination.
provide us with a deep well of knowledge in understanding the needs of
the end users of their products.
The Nature Play online toy
store is designed to help our customers to select appropriate
toys, art, craft and games for individual children, from
babies to teenagers. Why not select a beautiful gift now, by browsing
our catalogue shown in categories on the left of this page.
