News: Play
NSW school playgrounds and sportsfields to open for public use over summer holidays
The NSW Government has announced that more than 40 public schools will open their playgrounds and sportsfields for public use over the summer holidays. The trial initiative,...
Dec 15, 2017
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First Life Floor anti-slip installation completed at Julia Creek Swimming Pool
Life Floor has just completed their first Australian installation for the McKinlay Shire Council at the Julia Creek Swimming Pool in North Queensland. Installed as part of a new...
Dec 10, 2017
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Discovery Parks to open new aquatic play feature on banks of Lake Bonney
Discovery Parks’ ongoing investments in its holiday parks will see a new aquatic play space open at its family holiday destination on the banks of Lake Bonney in South...
Dec 2, 2017
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New Nature Play space opens in Cairns
Cairns’ newest playground has been put to the test by dozens of local children, as the Centenary Lakes Nature Play space was officially opened on Wednesday. Families can now...
Nov 26, 2017
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Parks
First stage of Rockhampton riverbank revitalisation project completed
Rockhampton residents now have access to a new shared zone on the banks of the Fitzroy River following the recent completion and opening of the first stage of the Rockhampton...
Nov 23, 2017
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Environment
Federal Government releases new movement guidelines for children
The Australian Government has today released new movement guidelines to help parents and carers create healthy daily practices for babies and young children. With a major...
Nov 21, 2017
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Play
Community feedback sought on planned new Parramatta new aquatic centre
The City of Parramatta Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed model for a new aquatic centre. Aiming to replace the former Parramatta War Memorial Pool – now...
Nov 16, 2017
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New steps improve access to Cockburn ARC pool
The award winning Cockburn ARC aquatic facility in southern metropolitan Perth has introduced new pool steps to allow anyone of any ability - elderly, arthritic, expectant...
Nov 12, 2017
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Renovations complete at Townsville’s Strand Water Park
Townsville City Council has completed the latest stage of its $2.8 million project to upgrade its seafront Strand Water Park. Completed in time for summer, the stage 2 works...
Nov 9, 2017
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NSW announces new standard for inclusive children’s playgrounds
Playgrounds and play spaces across NSW will need to meet a new standard of design by catering for all people, including disabled and no-disable children and their carers....
Nov 7, 2017
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Darwin's Parap Pool redevelopment on target for January opening
The $14 million redevelopment of Darwin’s Parap Pool is 98% completed with only small sections of the job to be finalised. Closed late last year, the redevelopment project,...
Nov 2, 2017
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Play
Community Greening wins national award of excellence for Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s community gardening program, Community Greening, has won the national Community Program of the Year Award at the Parks & Leisure Australia...
Oct 27, 2017
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Environment
First Certified Parks and Leisure Professionals named at PLA national awards
Australia’s first Certified Parks & Leisure Professionals have been named by Parks and Leisure Australia at the organisation’s national conference on the Gold Coast this week....
Oct 26, 2017
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Parks and Leisure Australia conference opens on the Gold Coast
With the theme ‘Open for Business’, the Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) annual conference has opened on the Gold Coast. The three-day event will enable delegates to learn from...
Oct 22, 2017
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Nature Play WA launches innovative outdoor play app
Nature Play WA has launched a new initiative to reduce children's indoor screen time, an app to encourage outdoor play, learning and exploring. The Nature Passport app looks to...
Oct 18, 2017
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Play
$4 million Nature Play Garden officially opened in Sydney’s Centennial Parklands
The highly anticipated Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden has officially opened in Centennial Parklands today. $4 million Nature Play is designed to be an outdoor learning...
Oct 17, 2017
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Blue Mountains City Council looks to close Katoomba outdoor pool
Blue Mountains City Council is considering closing the outdoor pool at the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre and replacing the seasonal pool with a children’s outdoor adventure...
Oct 12, 2017
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Tasmanian council adopts new aquatics facilities strategy
A comprehensive external review of swimming pool facilities has resulted in West Coast Council adopting a new strategy and business plan for its aquatic centres. The Council,...
Oct 2, 2017
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Playscape Creations establishes new aquatics division
With its 10 year history in delivering aquatic playgrounds (splashpads/spraygrounds), Playscape Creations has announced the establishment of a new Aquatic Division, with a...
Sep 26, 2017
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First Australian elected International Play Association President
Robyn Monro Miller has been elected as the President of the International Play Association (IPA), the first Australian to hold that position in the Association's 56 year...
Sep 26, 2017
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Discovery Parks invests $14 million across six properties
In a move to strengthen its product offering, Discovery Parks, Australia’s largest owner and operator of holiday parks, is set to spend $14 million across six parks in the lead...
Sep 25, 2017
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Free entry to mark openings of Mount Druitt and Riverstone Swimming Centres
Blacktown City Council’s two seasonal Swimming Centres at Mount Druitt and Riverstone will open for the summer season at 9am on Saturday 23rd September with free entry all day....
Sep 21, 2017
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Fitness
Belgravia Leisure to manage Kalamunda Water Park
The City of Kalamunda has appointed Belgravia Leisure to manage the Kalamunda Water Park and deliver improved services and new attractions. Announcing the contract award,...
Sep 20, 2017
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New attractions flagged for Fairfield City Council's Aquatopia
Fairfield City Council has announced the upcoming launch of new attractions at its popular Aquatopia aquatic play park. Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone said the western...
Sep 4, 2017
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Waterparks