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An article re posted here in full from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australsia. Words by: Emily Ditchburn.
Can there be such a thing as keeping children ‘too safe’? Absolutely – and councils shouldn’t be scared to play their part by introducing a little risk into playgrounds.
Praise for Play Australia member Kym Simoncini from the University of Canberra, who has co-authored this article for the very popular website - 'The Conversation'.
The article is titled 'Christmas shopping: Why blocks are still the best present you can buy children' and is a well structured and convincing argument.
We have reproduced the guidelines here, with all links directed to the Department of Health's website.
Regardless of how young or old you are, there are physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines available for you.
Katherine Masiulanis and Elizabeth Cummins are the latest Routledge Featured Authors. Read the interview to discover more about their recent publication, How to Grow a Playspace.
Order direct from the Publisher - Routlesge, Taylor and Francis Group.
Media Release Monday September 2017
In being elected to the role of President, Robyn will be the first Australian to hold that position in the 56 year history of the International Play Association.
At the triennial meeting of the IPA in Calgary, Canada today, Robyn was elected unanimously by the delegates representing more than 30 countries from around the world.
Robyn is the Chief Executive Officer of Network of Community Activities in NSW and current Chairperson of the NSW Children’s Week Committee.