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Nature play gear from ethical brands
We only list businesses that make their products in Australia or are open about how and where they are made, and that use natural, recycled or long-lasting materials. Each card says why it’s here.
Wet-weather gear and sun hats
Rain suits, gumboots and hats so kids can play outside in any weather.
Crywolf
New Zealand, with an Australian shop
Recycled, PFC-free rain jackets, overalls and gumboots.
Made in audited, family-run factories
Visit websiteBedhead Hats
Australia
UPF50+ sun hats for babies and kids.
Oeko-Tex certified fabrics, long-term named factory
Visit websiteAcorn Kids
Melbourne
Sun hats, beanies and accessories.
Family-run factories the founder visits
Visit websiteMud kitchens
Outdoor kitchens for mud pies and potions.
Loose parts and wooden toys
Natural materials for open-ended play.
Once a Tree
Yarra Valley, VIC
Handcrafted hardwood blocks and loose parts.
Made from salvaged timber and fallen trees
Visit websiteSerenitoys
Tasmania
Handmade wooden puzzles, blocks and stackers.
Australian made from FSC-certified wood
Visit websiteQToys
Melbourne
Wooden open-ended and learning toys.
Plantation and recycled timber, named partner factories
Visit websitePapoose Toys
Stocked across Australia
Felt and wooden loose parts and play sets.
Fair-trade certified felt, handmade in Nepal
Visit websiteKinfolk & Co
Far North Queensland
Playdough and sensory play tools.
Made in Australia from plant-based bioplastic
Visit websiteBooks and First Nations resources
Stories and learning resources from Aboriginal publishers and educators.
Magabala Books
Broome, WA
Picture books and stories, including Sky Country and Sea Country.
Aboriginal community-controlled not-for-profit
Visit websiteIAD Press
Alice Springs, NT
Children's books and language resources.
Aboriginal community-controlled publisher
Visit websiteYarn Strong Sista
Melbourne
Books, dolls, puzzles and resources for educators.
Indigenous owned and operated
Visit websiteGardening for kids
Tools and kits to grow something together.
Gardening on Country
East Gippsland, VIC
Garden tools, including kids' sizes.
Aboriginal owned, made in Australia from recycled bottle caps
Visit websiteGrowing Healthier Futures
Melbourne
Seed-raising kits and growing resources for schools and families.
Social enterprise, Australian made where possible
Visit websiteSell nature play gear?
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