Celebrating NAIDOC Week with movement, play and connection to country!
This NAIDOC Week, Move It Monday is all about celebrating Indigenous movement, culture and connection through play.
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Get the latest insight, news and guidance on children’s energetic play and physical activity.
How Tamborine Mountain College ELC boosted children’s health and play with Play Active
Tamborine Mountain College ELC is a semi-rural service in Queensland with a strong focus on integrating indoor and outdoor learning. Under the leadership of Director Rachael Fernandez, the centre prioritises children’s physical activity and energetic play as a core part of its curriculum and wellbeing approach.
Press pause on screens and hit play!
We’re challenging all Australians to Go Play on the International Day of Play.
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.
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.
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.
Become a Play Active member today
Become a Play Active member today and learn ways to provide more opportunities and supportive environments for children’s physical activity
and energetic play.
