Bayswater Street Play Event - Wednesday 10th December, 2008

Come along and join us in this "Street Play Event' celebrating the importance of children's play in our neighbourhoods and communities and culminating in the launch of the Mothers Living Well Bayswater Community Plan.

Why are we holding a street play event?
The Mothers Living Well in Bayswater project has identified that everyday activities such as walking, cycling and playing in local streets is important to physical and mental health and well-being. Outdoor street play can help to encourage and support physical activity , and foster good social connection and cohesion not only between children, but also their families and the wider community.

“It is vital to both children’s enjoyment of their childhoods, and to the future health of society, that children and young people have access to outdoor play opportunities near their homes.” (National Children’s Bureau 2007, ‘Street Play: A literature review’)

The event is being held on Wednesday the 10th of December, 2008 between 1.30pm - 4.30pm at the intersection of Phyllis St & Warruga Ave and the carpark between the Blue Hills Children Services building & the Bayswater Bowling Club.

There'll be children's activities, babies and toddlers play area, refreshments and entertainment.

We particularly want to encourage people to come to this event by walking, cycling or public transport. Anyone wishing to organise a group walk to the event or looking for ideas or resources for walking or cycling with children are encouraged to call us before the event.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTERSECTION WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC BETWEEN 1.30PM - 4.30PM

For more information contact Catherine D’Arcy 9757 6261/ catherine.darcy@kchs.org.au; or Kerryn Gosbell 9757 6297/ kerryn.gosbell@kchs.org.au