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Nature Play Symposium - Just for the FUN of it

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Nature Play Symposium - Just for the FUN of it!

Nature Play Symposium

Just For The FUN Of It!

What is the importance and role of FUN and unstructured outdoor play in the lives of children?
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Saturday, 11 March 2017
Gold Coast Recreation Centre


The Nature Play QLD team is proud to be bring the next installment of important community conversations that WILL make a difference in the lives of the children you support.

About

Unstructured outdoor play - nature play - is FUNdamental to a full and healthy childhood.

Join us on a journey into why FUN and unstructured outdoor play is so vital for children.

At ‘Just for the FUN of it’, we will explore the degree of FUN and freedom in our children’s lives and the importance of supporting the development of an intrinsic love for outdoor play, in order to achieve a well-balanced, healthy outdoor childhood.

Get active and inspired by play experts leading practical hands-on workshops, though provoking presentations, and lots of opportunities to play.

We have the collective ability to create exceptional and life-long positive impacts by simply encouraging outdoor play.

What practical steps can and should we take to ensure a happy, healthy and well-balanced future for our children?

Fun and play will be weaved throughout the day!


Keynote Speakers
  • Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Psychologist, Author and Managing Director of Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre
  • Bruce McLachlan, Principal of Swanson Primary School, New Zealand​
  • Associate Professor, Dr Michael Nagel, School of Science and Education, University of Sunshine Coast.
  • More to be announced soon!

Workshop Facilitators
  • Madeline Avci, Director of Jump-Up Occupational Therapy & Director of Barefoot Nature Play
  • Carly Garner, Founder and Director of Natureweavers Earth School
  • and more to be announced soon!

Content is designed specifically for:

• Primary school principals and teachers 
• Early childhood educators and centre coordinators
• Kindergarten educators
• Family daycare professionals
• Environmental educators
• Community groups
• Health professionals
• Parents
• Local Government representatives
• State Government representatives

Additional Learning Opportunities
Friday 10th March, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Gold Coast Recreation Centre

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Workshops run concurrently - Numbers are limited - Additional costs apply  

Optional Extras:
  • Onsite Accommodation, available 10 & 11 March 

­­­­We are very pleased that we can provide you with affordable accommodation and meals, which you can opt for during the registration process. As some of the members of your group may or may not use these services, you are asked for each participant to complete these details (just leave blank if none of the accommodation or meals services are needed!).

  • Additional Early Morning Nature Play Opportunities

Start your day off immersed in nature and nurturing your playful mindset. Choose from three optional early morning nature play sessions to get you into play mode, light up your brain and get ready learn (additional costs apply):

1. Guided stand-up paddle board down the stunning Tallebudgera Creek
2. Bushwalk through Burleigh Head National Park
3. Morning yoga on the beach


Group registrations:

‘If you are registering as a group and have completed the process, you will receive an email with the link (big grey box at the bottom of the email) that you can share with your group. There is also a minor link ‘click here’ that takes you back as an administrator. From here you can also add members to your group and do payments.

 

 If you have any further questions, please call us on 07 3367 0989
THANK YOU and see you soon

The Nature Play QLD Team




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