Nature Play WA in the News

Spring Into Parks: Explore 101 National Parks & 17 Marine Parks in WA

September 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Spring Into Parks: Explore 101 National Parks & 17 Marine Parks in WA

It’s like a month-long bingo with parks around WA. Springtime in Perth is definitely something to behold, tourists come from all over the world to experience Perth in its prime, however, it seems us locals sometimes take our amazing state for granted. Sure our beaches receive countless national awards and are known the world over, […]

Nature play is the best type of play

August 29, 2019 | Comments Off on Nature play is the best type of play

by Geraldine Alphonse More than 1000 people attended International Play Day at Centennial Pioneer Park last weekend to celebrate multiculturalism through art, craft, sport and games. The event encouraged children and families to participate in a variety of cultural experiences while playing outdoors and being surrounded by nature. Nature Play WA used the event to […]

Bush trails highlight history

August 19, 2019 | Comments Off on Bush trails highlight history

by Rhys Prka Cedar Woods’ Bushmead estate has unveiled two nature trails set to take residents and visitors on a journey exploring the area’s rich flora and fauna, as well as the estate’s unique history as a rifle range. The interactive trail forms a 1.75km loop that explores Bushmead’s retained trail network whilst inviting exploration […]

Toolkits in kindergarten: and other ideas for raising capable, resilient children

June 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Toolkits in kindergarten: and other ideas for raising capable, resilient children

On Drive with Geoff Hutchison A study by the University of Western Australia (UWA) has found young people lack basic physical skills, such as running, jumping, throwing and catching Amanda Derbyshire from UWA’s School of Human Sciences studied more than 4000 Perth kids, aged between three and eight, and found they are less physically capable […]

The Enchanted Wood

June 7, 2019 | Comments Off on The Enchanted Wood

by Joanne Marriott Be inspired by nature at  Karridale Cottages and Hop Farm where families can unwind in a rustic retreat on the edge of the forest. Venture into the bush in search for hidden treasure and discover a magical world on the Karridale Scavenger Hunt, designed by Nature Play WA Read the full story […]

Play event to get kids back to nature

May 16, 2019 | Comments Off on Play event to get kids back to nature

by Kate Fielding Mud-kitchen making, cubby-house building, nature-based art and craft and story time will feature in a Bunbury event encouraging children to get outdoors this weekend. City of Bunbury has teamed up with Greater Bunbury Early Years Network and Nature Play WA for the family-friendly event at Queens Gardens on Saturday. Read the full […]

Nature Play WA event comes to Bunbury!

May 2, 2019 | Comments Off on Nature Play WA event comes to Bunbury!

The City of Bunbury in collaboration with the Greater Bunbury Early Years Network (GBEN) and Nature Play WA will be bringing a fun family-friendly event to Bunbury on Saturday 18 May. Nature Play in the Park has been developed in alignment with the Draft Bunbury-Geographe Early Years Strategy, and aims to promote health and wellbeing […]

Scavenger Hunt

April 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Scavenger Hunt

Download and print your Scavenger Hunt Checklist before your trip to Karridale! Karridale Cottages has recently partnered with Nature Play WA to create a Nature Scavenger Hunt in our bushland. The Scavenger Hunt has been specially designed to get the whole family out in nature and exploring during their stay. Read the full story at Karridale Cottages […]

Excessive screen time could be impacting on your child’s brain and behaviour

April 2, 2019 | Comments Off on Excessive screen time could be impacting on your child’s brain and behaviour

On Focus with Jessica Strutt Do you monitor your screen time? With screen-based technologies completely embedded in our global culture and daily life it’s now practically inescapable. Many of the devices are with us all the time, even by our side as we sleep. It’s one thing to try and keep check on our own […]

Rethinking Screen Time With Dr Mari Swingle

March 17, 2019 | Comments Off on Rethinking Screen Time With Dr Mari Swingle

Nature Play WA hosted a world-leading neurotherapist to discuss the impacts of gaming and screen time. Royal dad-to-be Prince Harry last week added his voice to the growing movement calling for further scrutiny of the gaming industry amid concerns about addiction in adults and children. Speaking at a YMCA event in London, The Duke of […]

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