Families

Podsquad

Learning Through Play! Fun for kids, practical for parents, and backed by science.

Send in the Squad

Podsquad is a free play-based wellbeing app for children aged 5-12 years and their families. Kids learn about eating better, moving their bodies more, and the importance of sleep through bite-sized lessons, tailored to their wellbeing goals.  They’ll earn rewards for their online activities, but more importantly for completing offline, real-life quests.

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Discover the magical world of Imago

In the Podsquad app, kids explore the magical world of Imago where they discover its colourful and quirky creatures – the Epipods.
Trilino, Firebloom, and the other Epipods help kids learn about healthy habits and give them real-life quests to put their learnings into practice.

Games, stories, puzzles, and quests make the learning experience fun.
Kids earn in-app rewards for online activities, but more importantly, for completing offline, real-life quests.
Gameplay is structured so that short bursts of online learning can lead to real-world activities and changes.

Podsquad: Driven By Play

Eat

Get ready to cook, color, and play fun food-related games with these Podsquad activities!

Move

Dance, explore, and challenge yourself with these fun move activities. Get ready to huff and puff!

Sleep

Wind down for bed with soothing activities and colouring sheets.

Whole Of Family Approach

As kids learn through play, parents and carers can access resources to help them with role modelling healthy behaviours and creating a supportive environment at home.

Set goals for each child to customise their learning experience, and you’ll also receive updates on their progress.
Listen to the Podsquad podcast series featuring childhood health experts sharing practical advice and tips for parents and carers.
Discover clever ideas for trying new foods, fun activities for indoor and outdoor play, and tips to support a good night’s sleep.

Fun for kids

Games, stories, puzzles and quests make the learning experience engaging and interactive.

Practical for parents

Flexible online delivery, aligned to your child’s health goals.

Backed by experts

Developed by childhood health experts using a behavioural science framework.

Approved by families

Co-designed with 300+ kids and their families.

Featured Podcast

Trying new foods

Join dietitian Fiona Nave as we explore the joys and challenges of kids trying new foods!

Play

Getting outside

Hear from Professor John Cairney on the benefits of getting kids outdoors.

Play

Bedtime routines

Associate Professor Honey Heussler shares the crucial role of bedtime routines for children’s health.

Play

Kids enjoy short bursts of gamified learning that can lead to real-life changes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Doesn’t this program encourage screen time?

Can this program be used for multiple children in the one family?

Eat, Move And Sleep Your Way To Better Health

Fully Loaded (with veggies) Spaghetti Bolognese

This recipe is a great way to turn a kids’ favourite into a healthy dinner

Fun ideas to get your family moving

Being active is great for the whole family. Step away from the screens and get moving.

Why sleep is a valuable part of children’s wellbeing

For children getting enough sleep is essential for development and to fuel an action-packed day.

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