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 …
Recent research out of the Royal Children’s Hospital delivered some good news — 94 per cent of parents 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 …
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This resource is all about our five favourite things to do at Warren National Park. It’s available to download as PDF or Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit. Please see our Safety section for Warren National Park for tips on staying safe. Download PDF version Download Accessible Word version
Want to promote the Talk N Walk wellbeing program through your school? Download this A4 flyer to display around your school, or link directly to the PDF download to share through your school newsletter. Download Talk N Walk flyer
As I was preparing to send our kids off for a new school year, I had in mind that this article should encourage and remind adults how beneficial walking and riding to school is for kids. It offers so many social, emotional and physical benefits and I delight in reading the newest research demonstrating these …
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by Eric Martin After setting out in 2017 to follow 10,000 children and their families for a decade, The ORIGINS Project has started celebrating their first five-year-olds coming through the program from July last year. And while the project hopes to continue following these children and their families into adolescence, Medical Forum caught up with ORIGINS co-director, …
This resource is all about our five favourite things to do at Herdsman Lake Regional Park. It’s available to download as PDF or Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit. Download PDF version Download Accessible Word version
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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This resource is all about our five favourite things to do at Blackwood River National Park. It’s available to download as PDF or Accessible Word versions, to help you plan your visit. Download PDF version Download Accessible Word version
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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