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The Things that Matter: Views of 8-12 year olds on life, school and community
South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People
In praise of boredom: a lockdown story
Melbourne writer Doug Hendrie gives us a refreshing take on his family's learnings from the 2020 Pandemic. Doug's recent article featured in The Age, and speaks to how the lockdown gave him and his children the freedom to be bored!
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/in-praise-of-boredom-a-lock…
Every move counts towards better health – says WHO
WHO statistics show that one in four adults, and four out of five adolescents, do not get enough physical activity.
https://www.who.int/news/item/25-11-2020-every-move-counts-towards-bett…
Streets Ahead - An Interactive Place Study
From Barcelona to Bogotá, cities around the developed world are instigating measures to reduce car usage and retain, within reason, this more peaceful state. Put simply, some of our streets are better off without cars.
ERA-CO + WOODS BAGOT
Where Will All The Trees Be?
The 2020 update of green cover benchmarking in our cities and suburbs.
Green Spaces Better Places
20 Things to notice in national parks, botanic gardens and other natural spaces
Nature Play SA
5 Reasons Playing Is Important For Your Child's Heart Health
“Play is enjoying time with your friends”
“Play is enjoying time with your friends”
A small-scale research project into the play experiences of younger and older children - Ludicology UK
Lucidology
Trust is a Must: What does it take to be Child Friendly and Child Safe?
SA Commissioner for Children and Young People