Outdoor Play in Hot Weather: Balancing Safety and Children’s Right to Play

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Outdoor play is vital for children’s well-being, offering opportunities for physical activity, exploration, and connection with nature. In Australia, however, educators face a unique challenge: how to balance children’s right to outdoor play with the risks of extreme heat and high UV exposure. With summer temperatures often exceeding 35°C, services must make careful, informed decisions about when it is safe to go outside.

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