Freedom to play Feat. Kieran Brophy

About this episode

Kieran Brophy discusses the importance of play in childhood and the 1000 Play Streets Movement.

Our next guest is the Assistant Director at Play Australia and loves helping people rediscover the value and power of play. Kieran Brophy has spent most of his career in the health promotion and sport industries, is a children’s book author and illustrator, and his favourite past time is playing at home with his three kids. Lukas and Kieran catch up in a delightful and passionate play-makers conversation about the 1000 Play Streets Movement, overcoming the stigma of children playing in the streets, and practical steps in supporting a healthy childhood. https://www.playaustralia.org.au/ https://www.playaustralia.org.au/1000-play-streets https://playingout.net/ https://www.playgroundfinder.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Kieran Brophy

Topics covered

• play
• childhood development
• health promotion
• community engagement

Keywords

• Play Australia
• 1000 Play Streets Movement
• children's play
• health promotion

Mentioned in this episode

Products: children's books

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