Play in the News

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The Unhealthy State of Play

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John Evans Deakin University

The Unhealthy State of Play John Evans.pdf227.61 KB

Stemming the Decline in Playground Activity

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Prue Walsh - Play Environment Consulting

Stemming the Decline in Playground Activity, Prue Walsh.pdf447.98 KB

Liberty on the Swings - powerpoint presentation

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Jenene Burke University of Ballarat

Powerpoint Presentation - Liberty on the swings607.23 KB

Play in schools; Problems and prospects

Presentation to the Annual General Meeting of the Playgrounds and Recreation Association of Victoria, October 24, 2001

 

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John Evans Deakin University

John Evans paper to the 2001 AGM Play in Schools, Problems and Prospects204.43 KB

Changes to (primary) school recess and their effect on children’s physical activity: An Australian Perspective

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John Evans Deakin University

John Evans papar re recess and physical activity225.22 KB

Beyong Blue to Green: the benefits of contact with nature for mental health and well being

Executive Summary

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Mardie Townsend - Deakin University

Beyond Blue to Green, Mardie Townsend.pdf728.02 KB

Play in Schools and Integrated Settings: a position statement

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Play England

Play in Schools and Integrated settings241.05 KB

Manual for Streets in England and Wales

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Department of Transport

Manual for Streets, in England and Wales.pdf894.72 KB

Global 'Age-Friendly' Cities - a Guide

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World Health Organization

Global Age Friendly Cities, World Health Organization.pdf1.43 MB

Ten Ways to Restrict Children’s Freedom to Play: the problem of surplus safety

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Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood: Volume 11 Number 3 2010

10 ways to restrict childrens access to play.pdf150.74 KB

Crisis in the Kindergarten: Why children need to play in school

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Alliance for Children

Crisis in the Kindergarten Why Children Need to Play in School572.43 KB

Children With Attention Deficits Concentrate Better After Walk in the Park

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Journal of Attention Disorders OnlineFirst, published on August 25, 2008

Children with Attention Deficits survive Better after a Walk in the Park87.83 KB

Children and Nature: a quasi-systematic review of the empirical evidence

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Tim Gill for the London Sustainable Development Commission

Children and Nature - Literature Review, Tim Gill.pdf1.23 MB

Weathering the Future: Climate Change, Children and Young People, and Decision Making

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The Australian National University

ARACY climate change report March 2011 FINAL full1-1.pdf503.71 KB

A Built Environment for All Ages

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KT Equal

A Built Environment for All Ages154.94 KB