Workshop 6.2: Have adolescence play spaces become heavily gendered
Tracks
Play & Adolescence
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
Speaker
Kelsie Prabawa-Sear
CEO
Nature Play WA
Recreational spaces - designed for play but not for teen girls
Biography
Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear is the CEO of Nature Play WA and Nature Play Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the mental and physical health of Western Australian children by growing their connection to nature and community through outdoor play.
Kelsie has had a varied and rich working and academic experience in both Australia and Indonesia prior to joining Nature Play WA, having worked in State government, consulting, and not-for-profit organisations, all with a focus on children, education, and environment. Kelsie has entwined her work with post graduate research degrees, completing a Masters by Research degree and PhD on environmental education.
Kelsie is a published author, parent, and advocate of the benefits of nature for children.