It is my great pleasure to have joined the team of Play Australia this month! As I write this, Barbara Champion, our former Executive Director, has been enjoying her retirement. For a little over a month now she has been travelling and savouring life. Barb is by now, far more relaxed than the rest of us!! The past month has been a busy one for me. I have been meeting with team members and stakeholders, as well as re-acquainting myself with the complexities of running a national organisation. The easy bit of course is the mission !!! Play is my passion, and I understand it is of critical importance, not just for the health and wellbeing of our children, but for all stages of our lives. Play is also a catalyst for social cohesion. Play Australia’s vision of building a healthier Australia through play is more important than ever! In 2023, the Play Australia eNews will continue to be delivered fortnightly to all our members. It is designed to provide you with news on current issues, events and new initiatives happening for play. Our eNews is designed to be a quick update on the world of play, for a 10 minute read in your busy day (hey, that rhymes!!) Plus, we will be including a little playful inspiration to inject into your life with a new section called “Are You Game?”. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to meet with you at a Play Australia event, and just in case no one has told you lately - thank you for your commitment to play! Yours playfully, Robyn Robyn Monro Miller AM CEO, Play Australia
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