From the Wildlings Podcast website: We all know that getting children outside is good for them, but that doesn’t mean that everybody that works with/for children does. That is where organisations like Nature Play WA come in and why I have invited CEO and researcher, Dr. Kelsie Prabawa-Sear onto the podcast today to share why […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Talk N Walk app, a component of Nature Play WA’s program promoting social connection, friendships and family for improved physical activity and mental health, has been named joint-winner of a new award – ‘Best Practice in Children’s Consultation’. Sharing the award with Telethon Kids Institute’s Sun Safe app, Talk N Walk was honoured with […]
by Kelsie Prabawa-Sear We are staring down the beginning of another long summer holiday and I’m wondering if other parents and carers are feeling like me — a bit out of form when it comes to making the most of summer with the kids. After a few years of restrictions, last summer resembling an inferno, […]
Paying attention to our natural environment can get us out of a negative headspace and help us enjoy the moment. Kath Healy from Nature Play WA shared some great ideas to help your kids get out in nature and see birds. Like planting flowers in your garden to attract more birds. Or going on a […]
by Freya Lucas Nature Play WA and The ORIGINS Project will collaborate to pilot a program that aims to address unhealthy behaviours around eating, sleeping and physical activity levels in young children, which can contribute to long-term lifestyle habits. The Nature Play & Grow project will help families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with […]
Our CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear speaks with 6PR’s Oliver Peterson about our exciting Nature Play & Grow program, the science of play, and the importance of taking our kids outdoors, even the very smallest ones! Listen to the interview:
Main Image: Mt Lawley Senior High School students Sofia Strano and Aanishka Sen took part in creating the new Talk N Walk app. Credit: Ian Munro/The West Australian by Rhianna Mitchell The four teenagers answer at the same time when asked their thoughts on why many girls their age baulk at the idea of physical activity. “Social media,” […]
An alternative backboard was installed to try and curb the noise. (ABC Local: Anthony Pancia) After a two-year saga, a small South West shire has voted to remove a controversial basketball hoop despite concerns it could set a risky precedent. The fate of the court in Dalyellup near Bunbury had hung in the balance since November 2020, when complaints were made […]