Activity poster
Activity Poster by Travis Prothero
Discover colourful ideas for screen-free play, from dancing and scavenger hunts to swimming and building a fort.
View poster ↗↓ Download PDFA multimedia health promotion project
LESS SCROLL.
MORE SOUL.
Switch off the screen and switch on the fun. Discover simple ways for children and families to make more time for play, creativity, movement and connection.
Explore the project ↗
01 / The film
Watch. Then go play.
Our short film invites families to discover what can happen when we make room for screen-free moments.
The video plays here on this page using an embedded YouTube player.
Video by Lisa Barry
02 / Explore & learn
Tools for your family.
Explore the poster, family newsletter and printable activity tracker. View each resource online or download a copy to print and share.
Family newsletter
Newsletter by Caroline Miller
Read about balanced screen habits, active play, bedtime routines and a seven-day family challenge.
Read newsletter ↗↓ Download PDF
My Switch Off Week
Worksheet by Angus Mead
A printable weekly tracker where children can circle the activities they tried and reflect on what they enjoyed.
View worksheet ↗↓ Download worksheetWatch & discover
Another way to switch off
Watch Chay’s Switch Off video below.
Video by Chay Conaglen
03 / Screen-free swaps
What will you do today?
There is no one-size-fits-all routine. Pick an activity that suits your space, time and family.
Move
Kick a ball, ride a bike or invent a backyard game.
Create
Draw, paint, make music or build something together.
Explore
Try a nature scavenger hunt or visit a local park.
Connect
Read a story, play a board game or have a family chat.
04 / Take action
Try a Switch Off Week.
Start small. Print the tracker, choose a screen-free activity each day and circle what you did. At the end of the week, talk about your favourite moment.
↓ Download the weekly tracker