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.
