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Hayley Christian BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD (Distinction) W.Aust. Head, Child Physical Activity, Health and Development; Ascend Senior Research Fellow 08 6319 1040 hayley.christian@thekids.org.au Head, Child Physical Activity, Health and Development;

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Play Active Program – physical activity policy and training for Early Childhood Education and Care

Play Active is a national, low-cost, evidence-based program to boost energetic play in early childhood education and care. It offers free professional development for educators.

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PLAYCE PAWS: The health and developmental benefits of companion animals for young children

Pet ownership is associated with a number of physical, mental and emotional health benefits. Our current Pets and Health study (PLAYCE PAWS) investigates the health and developmental benefits of companion animals for young children.

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PLAYCE 2 School: Moving well for optimal child health and development

Hayley Liz Gina Christian Wenden Trapp BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD (Distinction) W.Aust. BHlthSc MPH PhD BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD Head, Child Physical Activity, Health and Development; Ascend Senior Research Fellow Casual Research Officer Honorary

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A randomised-controlled trial of a behavioural intervention for optimising social and communication development in newborns at increased likelihood of autism spectrum disorders

Andrew Kandice Matt Melissa Videos Whitehouse Watch and listen to Andrew Varcin Cooper Licari PhD M.Psych (Clinical), PhD BCA Marketing, BSc Statistics and Applied Statistics, PhD PhD Deputy Director (Research); Angela Wright Bennett Professor of