2018 marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations General Comment 17 on the right of the child to play. Today is World Play Day: it’s time to reflect on just how far we have gone in those five years.
"Adults in many communities are hearing the message about how important play is and embracing it"- Robyn Monro
In Britain’s Playgrounds, ‘Bringing in Risk’ to Build Resilience.
After decades spent ratcheting up safety measures, many British educators say the pendulum has swung too far. Bring on the scissors, bricks and mud pits. Read the full article at the New York Times website.
This week The Age Newspaper has featured a great article about the development of a Sensory Playground in NSW. Read the full story here.
The ABC news website has this week reported that the NSW State government will run a trial over the summer holidays. Read more here.
An article re posted here in full from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australsia.
Words by: Emily Ditchburn.
Can there be such a thing as keeping children ‘too safe’? Absolutely – and councils shouldn’t be scared to play their part by introducing a little risk into playgrounds.
Praise for Play Australia member Kym Simoncini from the University of Canberra, who has co-authored this article for the very popular website - 'The Conversation'.
The article is titled 'Christmas shopping: Why blocks are still the best present you can buy children' and is a well structured and convincing argument.
We have reproduced the guidelines here, with all links directed to the Department of Health's website.
Regardless of how young or old you are, there are physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines available for you.
Katherine Masiulanis and Elizabeth Cummins are the latest Routledge Featured Authors. Read the interview to discover more about their recent publication, How to Grow a Playspace.
Order direct from the Publisher - Routlesge, Taylor and Francis Group.
Media Release Monday September 2017
In being elected to the role of President, Robyn will be the first Australian to hold that position in the 56 year history of the International Play Association.
At the triennial meeting of the IPA in Calgary, Canada today, Robyn was elected unanimously by the delegates representing more than 30 countries from around the world.
Robyn is the Chief Executive Officer of Network of Community Activities in NSW and current Chairperson of the NSW Children’s Week Committee.
