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Hayley’s research focuses on improving children’s physical activity levels and health through multi-level interventions targeting children, families, and the built environment. She leads the PLAYCE (Play Spaces & Environments for Children’s Physical Activity) program, working with a multidisciplinary team to create healthy early childhood education and care environments. Additionally, her work investigates how home and neighborhood environments shape children’s health and development, and she has over 20 years of experience in health promotion practice, project management, teaching, and research. Her research areas include physical activity, obesity, paediatric exercise science, and public health. Hayley has received various fellowships and grants to support her work, including funding from the National Heart Foundation and the Australian Research Council. She is also involved in teaching at the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Western Australia and has been recognized for her contributions to the field.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Leader of research initiatives improving children's physical activity levels.
Telethon Kids Institute • Perth
Conducted research related to health promotion and child development.
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