Play and Risk
Tim Gill - Play Wales
Play and Risk.pdf
To deny children the simple joy of riding a bike is an abdication of our parental responsibilities
Steven Herrick - The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/sep/28/to-deny-children-the-simpl...
No video game, Covid-19 lockdown or computer simulation can replace the childhood liberation of being alone on a bicycle
The Benefits of Play for Adults
Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A., Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Jennifer Shubin
The Benefits of Play for Adults.pdf
The Things that Matter: Views of 8-12 year olds on life, school and community
South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People
Screen-The-Things-That-Matter-Report.pdf
In praise of boredom: a lockdown story
The Age
Melbourne writer Doug Hendrie gives us a refreshing take on his family's learnings from the 2020 Pandemic. Doug's recent article featured in The Age, and speaks to how the lockdown gave him and his children the freedom to be bored!
By Doug Hendrie - Melbourne Writer November 28, 2020
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/in-praise-of-boredom-a-lockd...
Every move counts towards better health – says WHO
World Health Organisation
WHO statistics show that one in four adults, and four out of five adolescents, do not get enough physical activity. Globally this is estimated to cost US$54 billion in direct health care and another US$14 billion to lost productivity:
https://www.who.int/news/item/25-11-2020-every-move-counts-towards-bette...
Streets Ahead - An Interactive Place Study
ERA-CO + WOODS BAGOT
201019_Streets-Ahead-Report.pdf
Martin Sheppard in conversation with Robyn Monro Miller
NSC FORUMS 2020 Interview Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUR2ZG3qcMU
VIDEO
Where Will All The Trees Be?
Green Spaces Better Places
The 2020 update of green cover benchmarking in our cities and suburbs.
20 Things to notice in national parks, botanic gardens and other natural spaces
Nature Play SA
Nature-Play-SA-20-Things-to-notice-in-national-parks-Digital.pdf
5 Reasons Playing Is Important For Your Child's Heart Health
Playground Professionals LLC (PGP)
https://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/play/health-and-safety/5-reasons...
Loose Parts Play Toolkit 2019
Inspiring Scotland
https://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Loose-Pa...
Insufficient physical activity
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-...
“Play is enjoying time with your friends”
Lucidology
Ludicology-Flintshire-Report-Final_web-edit.pdf