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Life Course Centre Early Childhood Australia WA Branch Nature Play WA

Associate Professor Hayley Christian was one of the key note speakers at the Early Childhood Australia WA Branch 2023 state conference on the weekend where she talked about how active play is an essential but overlooked aspect of early child health and development.

All types of play, including energetic play, are vital for a child’s health, development and life success.

Hayley was part of a panel, which included fellow Telethon Kids Institute researcher Sarah Pillar, Research Development Manager with Clinikids, Dr Kay Ayre from Edith Cowan University, Wongutha (Yilda)/ Noongar/ Yamatji woman Rosie Paine, Deputy Principal, and Kendra Bell-Hayes, Director of Enhanced Learning, to discuss the power of play for diverse learners.

Some great news for Associate Professor Hayley Christian, Phoebe George, Emma Adams and Pulan Bai from the PLAYCE team, who are in Sweden for the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity conference. The team was one of three finalists in the Early Care and Education: Young Adult awards for the Play Active program. Find out more about Play Active here https://tinyurl.com/2p88f7ba

Congratulations team!