Play Library
Welcome to our Play Library, an online extravaganza of free play publications ready for your access. We don’t have a member log-in because we feel that information should be shared freely to increase advocacy and shared impact...
To see the Covid19 Specific Resources, use the 'Covid19' filter tag
Play Library
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| 5 Reasons Playing Is Important For Your Child's Heart Health |
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Playground Professionals LLC (PGP) |
https://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/play/health-and-safety/5-reasons... |
| Loose Parts Play Toolkit 2019 |
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Inspiring Scotland |
https://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Loose-Pa... |
| Insufficient physical activity |
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Australian Institure of Health and Welfare |
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/risk-factors/insufficient-physical-activ... |
| Why your kids should be playing right now | National Geographic |
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/2020/09/letting-your-kids-act-... |
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| “Play is enjoying time with your friends” | Lucidology |
 Ludicology-Flintshire-Report-Final_web-edit.pdf |
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| Pasi Sahlberg — making school the happiest place to be |
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ABC Radio |
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/pasi-sahlberg/12298494 |
| Trust is a Must: What does it take to be Child Friendly and Child Safe? |
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SA Commissioner for Children and Young People |
Trust-is-a-Must-Report.pdf |
| How to add more Play to your life! |
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New York Times |
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/smarter-living/adults-play-work-life-... |
| Why raising resilient kids could be as simple as doing nothing |
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ABC News website |
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-07/raising-resilient-kids-to-take-on... |
| Worlds of Influence: Understanding What Shapes Child Well-being in Rich Countries |
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Unicef |
WorldsOfInfluence_EN.pdf |
| Press Play - Activating young people's health and wellbeing through play Aug 2020 |
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SA Commissioner for Children and Young People |
Press-Play-Report.pdf |
| IPA Covid19 Report |
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IPA |
IPA-Covid-report.pdf |
| How Play Streets supports the development of physical literacy in children: A research review |
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Latrobe Centre for Sport and Social Impact |
https://www.playaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/CSSI_PlayStreets-an... |
| Member News Autumn 2020 Edition |
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Play Australia |
PLAYAUS Member News AUTUMN ISSUE9 2020_WebReady.pdf |
| Tackling Loneliness with Resident Led Street Play |
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Playing Out UK |
https://playingout.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tackling-Loneliness-wi... |