Hide and Seek: Finding the Whole Child Through Play

Chances are you yourself played games like ‘hide & seek’ as a child. A universal game shared by many, but how well do we understand the many ways such games support children's whole body and mind development? Hide & Seek is a workshop bringing you a deeper view of play from the holistic perspectives of three professionals, a Play Therapist, Early Childhood Educator and Occupational Therapist. We will give you the knowledge and some easy to implement practical guidance to enrich the play experiences, and therefore the wellbeing, of children everywhere. Join us for some inspiring guidance that you can implement right away – plus there will be time to get your playful questions answered. 
 
Presenters:

Hannah Mushet

Hannah is a certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Play Therapist, and Mother of two. She is also the passionate owner of Childhood Rising, a platform that offers invaluable online and in-person support to parents and professionals working with children aged 0-8 years. Her work centres around fostering safe and connected relationships, implementing non-punitive discipline, harnessing the therapeutic value of play, and facilitating children's healing from stress and trauma. www.childhoodrising.com.au  
 
Gill Howarth

Gill has been an Early Childhood Teacher for 20 years and has worked across a variety of educational settings. A Mum to 3 bright, beautiful and wild boys, Gill now works as an Education Consultant and runs wellness & play based programs for children under her business, Born Wise Learning. Gill is passionate about the connection between wellbeing and education, and places particular emphasis on play, nature connection, storytelling and creativity in her teaching. www.bornwise.com.au 
 
Cath Fitzhardinge

Cath is an Occupational Therapist, Nature Space Consultant, Nature Play Advocate and mother of two. Cath collaborates with Landscape Architects, Schools, Early Learning Centres, and Local Councils in the creation and activation of outdoor playful spaces. Meaningful access to nature is essential for humans to thrive and is a critical determinant of health and wellbeing. Cath promotes nature connection, health and wellbeing through meaningful occupation (e.g. outdoor free play) to foster resilience, confidence, curiosity, and kindness. www.cathfitzot.com.au 

Cost:
Free for Play Australia Members*
Non-members: $66 inc gst per person

Thursday 21 March 2024

4:00pm-5:00pm CBR, HBA, MEL, SYD (AEDT)

*Attendees from times zones other than AEDT will need to join the session per their respective time zone as follows: 

3:30pm-4:30pm ADL (ACDT)

3:00pm-4:00pm BNE (AEST)

2:00pm-3:00pm DRW ACST)

1:00pm-2:00pm PER (AWST) 
 

Register for Hide & Seek: Finding the Whole Child Through Play now

*Members to apply discount code at checkout. Please contact joanne@playaustralia.org.au to check you membership status.