WOW! What an impact!

23-9-2025

Do you know the extent of “social impact of a free-play-friendly environment and contemporary evidence-based practice”? Welcome to join the FREE conference “Building a Free-Play-Friendly City: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Placemaking” where scholars and advocate would share the scope and significance that would blow your mind in the symposium 2.

Prof. Chung Kevin Kien Hoa – As the Chair Professor of Child Development and Special Education at the Education University of Hong Kong, Kevin bridges rigorous research with real-world impact. His recent studies show how playful thinking enhances creativity, literacy, and emotional wellbeing in young children.

Dr Tsang Wallace Wai Hung – With extensive expertise in family relationships, mental health, domestic violence, and social capital assessment, Dr. Tsang brings a holistic lens to child and family wellbeing. His recent research on free play has already deepened our understanding of how play nurtures connection and resilience at home.

Ms Caroline Ghatt – As the founder and director of Play for All Australia, Caroline has shifted national conversations around inclusion—from playground design for children of all abilities to public policy. She brings empathy, strategic insight, and a fierce commitment to equity into every project she leads.

Pre-Conference Workshops: 22 Oct at Dream Together Playground