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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines from The Australian Federal Government

Submitted by Admin on 24 November, 2017 - 19:30

This week the Australian Federal Government's Department of Health has released new 'movement guidelines' which support Play Australia's promotion of play for young people and families in Australia.

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.

Election of the first Australian as the President of the International Play Association.

Submitted by Admin on 17 September, 2017 - 17:15

Media Release Monday September 2017

Play Australia is delighted to announce the election of Robyn Monro Miller as the President of the International Play Association (IPA).

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.