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Spring is turning the weather on, so what better time to explore the outdoors without breaking the bank? Nature Play WA has compiled a list of 25 Things to do in Spring, and CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear shares her favourites!
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Nature Play WA have launched a brand-new Play Trail just in time for the school holidays located in Yanchep National Park! Stan Shaw from ABC Radio Breakfast speaks with our CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear about the newest play trail, as well as the fun families can have outdoors with the Play Trails app. Listen to
New Play Trails for Spring school holidays on Nature Play WA’s app Read More »
I recently read some research from the UK that examined children’s play and generational differences in how play is viewed and valued. Like all things, social, cultural, and economic factors influence our views and experiences with play, whether they be as a child or parent. One common theme that emerged was that adults of all
Adults, let the play be free Read More »
What would happen if we gave our children greater responsibility, earlier, and let them ride home from school or climb that fence? Listen to Jo Trilling on ABC Perth Drive show as she discusses the importance of play with our CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear, and shares listeners’ childhood stories. Listen to the full chat at ABC
The importance of play: why letting your kids take risks is good for them Read More »
Trees are a free source of many things that delight a stressed adult — serene movement and sounds, coolness, fresh air, dappled light. In addition to all the adult reasons, we need to also recognise why trees are so important for kids. When we ask kids to describe what they’d like their places and spaces
Helping your kids to explore nature-play and the fun in tree climbing Read More »
6PR Afternoons – Every fortnight on Thursday’s from 1pm, Julie-anne Sprague is joined by various parenting pros, dieticians, and education experts to answer questions all about a child’s world and tackle the challenges that come up as a parent or guardian. This week, Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear, Nature Play WA CEO helped with getting the kids
Child’s Play on 6PR Afternoons – removing barriers to outdoor play Read More »
Nature Play WA’s Katherine Healy speaks with Kirste and Dan for Breakfast on Sonshine about the benefits of letting your children play in mud. (Hint, it’s good for our mental and physical health).
Research-backed reasons you should let your children play in mud Read More »
Our CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear speaks with Mick and Gena on 6PR Breakfast about the benefits of being out in nature, and the importance of getting off screens, and outdoors into green space! Listen to the full chat below:
Green time over screen time: parents urged to push kids outside Read More »
“Taking paediatric therapy into nature” was the theme for discussion at the Nature Play WA breakfast event. Beginning with a picturesque smoking ceremony at Kaarta Garup (King’s Park) performed by Professor Len Collard, the Governor and Mrs Dawson enjoyed listening to world leaders in child and adolescent health who spoke at the breakfast. Dr Maren
Learning about the therapeutic power of nature with Nature Play WA Read More »
It’s usually something parents try to keep their kids away from, but it was a stack of messy fun in Jarrahdale today. Dirt and water, the perfect ingredients for mud pies, squishing and digging. The Muddy Buddies event, promoting the benefits of adventurous, outdoor play, well worth the laundry at the end!
Muddy Buddies Event – well worth the laundry at the end Read More »