hazelwood park playspace

 

  

mcallister river regional park

 

  

wombat bend, finns park reserve

 

  

geelong special playspace

 

  

colac botanic gardens

 

  

cammeray preschool

 

  

abbotsford long day care centre

 

  

hazelwood park playspace wins multiple awards

International PLay Association - Right to Play Award for Design and Community Engagement

LASA Award of Excellence - Design of Commercial Landscape $100,000 - 500,000

LASA Award of Excellence - Construction of Commercail Landscape $100,000 - 500,000

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sydney children's hospital, randwick

 The George Gregan Foundation playground at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick was officially opened in May 2010.

The all-access playground has been created as the most superb fusion of natural areas with beautiful trees and plants, kids' play equipment and a treasure trove of games and creatures to explore. It provides a truly relaxing oasis for all those kids and families needing an escape from the hospital wards.

The major focus of the playground is an incredible diorama wall which features many hidden spaces and surprise elements for children to enjoy.

visit the project page here...

the outdoor playspace naturally

Contributing Author: Ric Mcconaghy "This publication will challenge your perceptions about early childhood outdoor playspaces and inspire change!"

read the full review here...

international play association

the triennielle ipa conference wil be held this july (2011) in Cardiff, Wales. this will be a diverse collection of players from around the globe sharing play work, research, design, safety and fun. multiple streams of discussions, workshops and presentations will highlight the depth, breadth and richness of children's play. please follow the link below to the IPA website to explore the opportunities the conference will present.

IPA World Conference 2011

Regional vice president for Asia Pacific: ric mcconaghy

 visit the IPA website here....

welcome

ultimately I am most proud of my efforts to raise enthusiasm and to empower communities to:

• create exciting, diverse and secure naturalistic playspaces that do not rely solely on structures
• incorporate art and design elements that encourage interaction, engagement and wonder
• create places that better meet the social, emotional, spiritual as well as physical needs and aspirations of all children and the adults that may accompany them