Passport to Play
Passport to Play is an interactive resource co-designed with local children to inspire play, creativity and connection within the City of Maribyrnong.
Created for children and families, it highlights local spaces, places and play ideas that encourage exploration and shared experiences in the community.
Play is an important part of every child’s growth and wellbeing, supporting learning, creativity, social connection and healthy development.
At the heart of Passport to Play is the belief that children are the experts in play. Their ideas, voices and experiences have helped shape this resource — because children truly hold the passport to play.
How to access Passport to Play
Passport to Play is available as an electronic download or in printed form from locations across the City of Maribyrnong.
Downloads
Printed copies
Copies of Passport to Play can also be collected in-person from these locations:
Libraries
- Footscray Library - 56 Paisley Street, Footscray
- Braybrook Library - 107 Churchill Ave, Braybrook
- West Footscray Library - 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray
- Yarraville Library - 32 Wembley Ave, Yarraville
- Maribyrnong Library - 120 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong
Community Centres
- Maribyrnong Community Centre - 9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong
- Maidstone Community Centre - 21 Yardley Street, Maribyrnong
- Braybrook Community Hub - 107 Churchill Ave, Braybrook
Other facilities
- Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre - 1 Aquatic Drive, Maribyrnong
- RecWest Braybrook - 39 Lily Street, Braybrook
- Angliss Neighbourhood House - 11 Vipont Street, Footscray
- Braybrook Maidstone Neighbourhood House - 113 Melon Street, Braybrook
- West Footscray Neighbourhood House - Level 1, 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray
- Duke Street Community House - 27 Duke Street, Sunshine
Acknowledgements
Passport to Play was created by children for children. Throughout it's development, children, families and local organisations for children from across the municipality were part of the conversation, providing feedback and thoughts to help shape the resource.
Read more below about those involved in the process.
Primary Schools
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Kindergartens and Early Years Centres
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Footscray Primary School, Footscray
St John's Primary School, Footscray
St Augustine's Primary School, Yarraville
Footscray City Primary School, Footscray
Christ the King's Primary School, Braybrook
Yarraville Special Development School, Yarraville
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Maribyrnong Kindergarten, Maribyrnong
Saltwater Early Learning Centre, Footscray
Gowrie Clare Court, Yarraville
Maribyrnong River Childcare Centre, Maribyrnong
Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre, Footscray
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Playgroups
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Libraries and Community Centres
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AVWA Vietnamese Playgroup, Maidstone Community Centre
VICSEG Indian Playgroup, Church of Christ, Footscray
Braybrook Maidstone Neighbourhood House Playgroup
Small Talk Supported Playgroup, Braybrook Hub
Play Connect Autism Playgroup, Braybrook Hub
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Patrons and event attendees at:
- Maribyrnong Community Centre, Maribyrnong
- Toy Library, West Footscray
- Braybrook Library, Braybrook Community Hub
- West Fooscray Library, West Footscray
- Footscray Library, Footscray
This includes events such as Crafternoon, Baby Rhyme Time, Lego Club, Seniors Knitting Group and StoryTime.
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Community Groups
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Events
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Junior Rangers at Cruikshank Park
Outreach at Footscray Market and Plaza
Bulldogs Foundation Afterschool Program at Braybrook Community Hub
Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee at Phoenix Youth Hub
RecWest Braybrook
CoHealth at Highpoint Shopping Centre
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Yarraville Festival, 27 March 2022, Woods Street Precinct, Yarraville
West Footscray Festivals of Colour, 20 March 2022, Barkly Village, West Footscray
Neighbourhood Fun in the Park, 21 March, Seelaf Square, Footscray
Children’s Week, 22-30 October 2022, various locations including:
- Footscray Library
- Yarraville Pop-Up Park
- Johnsons Reserve, West Footscray
- Yarraville Gardens
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Further acknowledgements:
- Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
- Victoria University
- Koori Education
- West Footscray Neighbourhood House
- VICSEG New Futures
- Play Australia
- Coolaroo South Primary School
- Playground Ideas and Nüdel Kart
- Westartnow
Thank you to all those involved in Passport to Play.
The Passport to Play project aligns with the Child Safe Standards and reflects Maribyrnong City Council’s commitment as a signatory to the Child Friendly Cities and Communities Charter, supporting children and families to thrive in a safe, inclusive and connected community.
More information
For more information about Passport to Play email us at infoearlyyears@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au