7 Nov 2018

Getting more kids playing outside in nature

From Afternoons, 1:28 pm on 7 November 2018

This weekend educators, conservationists and parents are gathering for the 9th annual Outdoor in Nature Conference - to discuss ways to get kids more connected with nature, particularly through the education system.

One of they keynote speakers is Associate Professor Scott Duncan from AU's School of Sport & Recreation - and has for many years been promoting more physical activity and risky play for children.

48658696 - A photo of children arriving to the finish line at race at a birthday party

Photo: stylephotographs/123RF

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