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September 29, 2025

7 ways Brisbane 2032 can avoid repeating past Olympic planning disasters

Tan Yigitcanlar, Queensland University of Technology; Sajani Senadheera; Tracy Sherwood Washington, Queensland University of Technology; Umberto Baresi, Queensland University of Technology, and Wenda Li, Queensland University of Technology

A new report explores the ways Brisbane can ensure the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games shine – on and off the sports fields.

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March 18, 2020

Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever

Tracy Sherwood Washington, Queensland University of Technology; Debra Flanders Cushing, Queensland University of Technology; Janelle MacKenzie, Queensland University of Technology; Laurie Buys, The University of Queensland, and Stewart Trost, Queensland University of Technology

Working long hours and want to make the most of time with your children? Your local park is an ideal place for sharing experiences that benefit the whole family.

Parks are places where children make their own decisions, explore their imaginations and expand their abilities. Daxiao Productions/Shutterstock

May 8, 2019

Why suburban parks offer an antidote to helicopter parenting

Debra Flanders Cushing, Queensland University of Technology; Janelle MacKenzie, Queensland University of Technology; Laurie Buys, Queensland University of Technology; Stewart Trost, Queensland University of Technology, and Tracy Sherwood Washington, Queensland University of Technology

Parents are more willing to let children do their own thing in parks. It’s a chance for children to make their own decisions, explore their abilities and imaginations, and weigh up risks.

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