ECA Statement on Play

ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS

In 2019 ECA convened a multi-disciplinary Advisory Group, with national and international expertise, to advise on ECA’s first National Statement on Play for the early childhood sector. The Advisory Group, many critical friends and contributors helped discuss and sift ideas, identify evidence, resources and gaps in understanding and practice. ECA thanks all who informed and shaped our thinking.

Inaugural Advisory Group Members

Laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer (Chair)
Faculty of Education, Monash University

Ms Angela Falkenberg
President, South Australian Primary Principals Association

Professor Bev Fluckiger
School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University

Dr Sandra Hesterman
Director, Early Childhood Education Murdoch University

Dr Kate Highfield
Previously, Professional Learning and Research Translation General Manager, Early Childhood Australia

Ms Fiona May
Previously, CEO, Playgroup Australia

Ms Robyn Monro Miller
President, International Play Association

Professor Tony Okely
Director of Research, Early Start, University of Wollongong

Dr Marina Papic
NSW State Manager, Goodstart Early Learning

Dr Anthea Rhodes
Director, RCH National Child Health Poll, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

Ms Janet Robertson
Early childhood education consultant

Dr Jane Webb-Williams
Play Australia representative and Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia


If you have a perspective or example of play that you would like to share, consider making a submission to The Spoke—ECA’s blog or Every Child magazine.