27/08/2026
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We're excited to share that Dr Jacinta Francis, one of our Play Active researchers, will be presenting at the Conference 2026!
Her presentation, "From play spaces to public places: Early childhood settings shape social cohesion," explores how early childhood education and care environments - and the neighbourhoods surrounding them - shape young children's health, wellbeing and sense of belonging, drawing on research from the PLAYCE Cohort Study and .
If you'll be in Melbourne from 30 September – 3 October, don't miss this session! Registrations are still open — head to the link below to secure your spot. 🌱👶
🔗 https://www.ecaconference.com.au/2026/register/