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Bringing kids back to nature, one kindergarten at a time

Bringing kids back to nature, one kindergarten at a time

In this guest post, contributor Wes Fleming discusses the benefits of natural outdoor play environments and the effect on children’s health and wellbeing. Something truly exciting is happening at the moment – we’re going backwards, and it’s happening all around us. From health professionals and nutritionists espousing the benefits of a caveman diet, to scientists...
Public/private partnerships the key to greener communities

Public/private partnerships the key to greener communities

In this guest post, contributor Wes Fleming discusses why private/public partnerships could hold the key towards future-proofing our suburbs while securing more green space in the municipalities which need them most. Whenever I drive around some of Melbourne’s oldest inner-suburban pockets, I am astounded by the number of derelict street corners, disused urban blocks and...