Kelsie Prabawa-Sear

Connection to country and culture makes children strong

This week marks Reconciliation Week, during which we are encouraged to take the opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine says this year’s theme, Be a Voice for Generations, calls on Australians to honour the work …

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Kent Street Weir Park Pergola

Sharing my voice for reconciliation week and beyond

It’s National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and during this week we are encouraged to take the opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. Reconciliation Australia CEO, Karen Mundine says this year’s theme, Be a Voice for Generations, calls on …

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The Real Risk Is In Not Letting Kids Take Risks

Recent research out of the Royal Children’s Hospital delivered some good news – most parents (94%) recognise the benefits of play for a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development. Good news for those of us in the business of raising happy, healthy humans.   We know that a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development continues well …

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An older woman holding a child's hand as they walk into the ocean.

Why the summer break is a perfect opportunity to experience the joy of our beaches

The summer break is a perfect opportunity to experience the joy of blue space — coasts, rivers, lakes. Most of us who grew up around salt water hold fond memories of the smells associated with it. These smells can instantly transport a stressed adult mind back to feelings of childhood freedom with fresh winds and …

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We Acknowledge
Nature Play WA acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, as the custodians of the land where our team lives and works. We also acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and recognise the continuing connection of Indigenous people to their land, waters, sky, culture and community. We pay our respect to all Indigenous people of this land; ancestors, elders and young ones.