Study finds link between family dog ownership and girls’ physical activity
Researchers have found a clear link between the acquisition or loss of a family dog and the level of physical activity undertaken by children in the family.
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Happy International Day of Play
Today marks the first-ever International Day of Play, a day dedicated to the joy, creativity, and connection that play brings.
The Play Gap – Latest study finds only 1 in 10 children are getting enough energetic play in childcare
Our latest research has found that only 1 in 10 children are getting enough energetic play while in childcare.
New national trial leverages childcare to boost physical activity in young Aussie kids
More than 80,000 Australian children are expected to benefit as 700 childcare centres across the country trial a new program.
Children’s Voices project exploring better design of community spaces for kids
Researchers from the Play Active team received a $74,999 exploratory grant for their Children’s Voices project – exploring how to.
Multi-million investment in child health to support vital research
Four significant cohort studies led or co-led by The Kids Research Institute Australia have received key grants under two new.
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