Katherine Healy

We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land – the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation – and we pay respect to their elders past and present. The City of Bayswater covers 33km2 just 8km north-east of Perth with 10km of Swan River foreshore. Many beautiful parks and conservation areas ensure abundant bird

by Daile Cross Many childcare workers do not know how much physical activity children need, let alone how to ensure their exercise needs are met, Telethon Kids Institute researchers say. Lead researcher, Associate Professor Hayley Christian, said only one-third of children aged two to five achieved the recommended daily dose of exercise. … Nature Play

by Kate Emery The benefits of kids playing outside is so big that some GPs have started “prescribing” it as therapy, according to a Perth child psychologist. Educational psychologist Jacqueline Reid said there was overwhelming research to show the benefits of outdoor play for children, which could help them manage anxiety and depression and build

To celebrate National Children’s Week, the City [of Subiaco] has launched a Nature Passport to entice kids to play, explore and learn in the great outdoors. The passport was developed with Nature Play WA and includes six park activities, a wildlife safari and additional ideas of things to do outside. Mayor Penny Taylor said the