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Nature Based Advocacy - a pathway to YES

Presented by Michelle Shaw, Wyndham City, this presentation outlines the pathway to YES....in order to develop and deliver a nature kindergarten program at Werribee Mansion, a first for Council. One of Wyndham’s most extraordinary Early Years Teachers, Michelle Shaw shares her story, the trials and tribulations and commitment that she needed to get a YES to make this happen.

Source: Early Years Series - Term 1, 2022

REBOOT Reimagining Physically Active Lives

The 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Young People

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Source: Active Healthy Kids Australia March 2022

Intentional Teaching - Promoting purposeful practice in early childhood settings

Click here for this excellent resource from Anne Houghton.

This Intentional Teaching title helps educators in all settings to understand the principles of intentional teaching, and highlights how intentional teaching practices can support learning outcomes for children. It includes shared understandings of intentional teaching through conversation and reflection with many educators. Its purpose is to portray real and meaningful stories to highlight the ways in which educators have been intentional when planning for education and care with children. It features practical strategies with insight, humour and common sense which will resonate with educators of all levels.

Source: Anne Houghton - 2022

Play Well Outdoor Pack

Play Scotland, Save the Children and the Beano are delighted to launch the Play Well Outdoors pack, which is jam-packed with ideas to help you Get into Summer. The pack is designed for primary school children, but activities can easily be changed to suit younger or older children too.

Click here to view the Play Well Outdoor Pack

Source: Play Scotland & Save the Children 2022

Local Government Connect Session: 1000 Play Streets

Source: Online Learning Series - Play Australia March 2022

Children, Play and Crisis

Source: Robyn Monro Miller writes for Play Australia March 2022

Neighbour Day 2020 Evaluation Report

Member News Summer 2022

 

Source: Relationships Australia 2021

Planning and Design for Play in the Built Environment - Advisory Note

Purpose

This Advisory Note outlines the importance of play and provides principles and guidance to encourage built environment professionals to integrate opportunities for play throughout the built environment. It is intended to complement the forthcoming NSW Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy, other place-based design guidance, and to align with international convention commitments and goals endorsed by the Australian Government1, 2.

Source: Play Australia NSW Branch Updated June 2022