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Reflecting on the 2024 Play Matters Collective Summit: Listening to Children’s Voices and Standing Up for the Right to Play
Discover the impact of the 2024 Play Matters Collective Summit in Perth, Western Australia, as we reflect on the significance of play for children and young people. Learn how advocates,… Read more
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Playing Outside this Winter
As winter begins we hear many concerns from parents about their children spending time outdoors in colder and wetter weather. It’s natural to worry about your children’s health, but rest… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Sensory Observation
“Knowing what’s in the park across the road… I think that’s very important for kids to know” Teacher During a Nature Connection session, students use many different observation and sensory… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Physical Development
“My best part has been when we play games and make new friends” Student Being outdoors allows for big energy movement that is usually frowned upon in classroom settings. The… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Identity
“They can just be themselves” Teacher We are not meant to be exactly alike, we each have our own gifts and talents to share with the world. Unfortunately for some… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Nature Education
“I like seeing all the plants and learning different things about them” Student ]Historically and culturally the human race had a strong knowledge of the plants and animals in their… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Connection to Space
“[they] take a moment to stop and look around us” Teacher Many of our Nature Connection series programs are held in bush/natural spaces very close to the student’s school. For… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Respect for Self
“Being in nature feels like I’m being back in my culture” Student The modern world sends us so many messages about who we are, who we should be, and how… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Respect for Others
“That respect and trust has gone both ways’ Teacher Many teachers tell us that they see their students in a different light during our Nature Connection Series. Outside, students can… Read more
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Nature Connection Series: Empathy
“[they’re] learning to respect the bush rather than just run through and trample everything” Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer We play a lot of games in our Nature Connection series.… Read more