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 […]
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 […]
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).
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:
“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 […]
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!
Kids just love getting dirty – from spilling tomato sauce over themselves, to jumping in puddles, and having sand in every one of their pockets or shoes. But experts say allowing kids to immerse themselves in mud is not only beneficial, but important. Our CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear spoke with Monika Kos about the importance […]
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 […]
Today is National Simultaneous Storytime – and Nature Play WA is encouraging parents and kids to try it outside! The Australian Library and Information Association choose a children’s picture book created by Australian authors and illustrators to be read simultaneously through libraries, schools and early learning centres around the country to celebrate the joy of […]
by Sarah Makse Children got their hands dirty and their feet wet at a huge celebration of outdoor nature play on Saturday, with Premier Mark McGowan and his family stopping by Kings Park to join in the fun. More than 1000 children flocked to the Rio Tinto Naturescape park for the Nature Play WA event, […]
