Play Australia Member Directory
Member Directory
A growing directory profiling the expertise, products and services available from our Members.
Play Australia Members come from diverse backgrounds including:
- Urban Designers and Landscape Architects
- Playground Designers and Manufacturers
- Artists and Horticulturalists
- Early Years and Schools
- Researchers and Students
- Local Government and State Government
Search our Member Directory to find support for your next play project in your State or Territory.
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a_space Australia Pty Ltd
About Us:
a_space is a leading designer and Australian manufacturer of commercial playground and outdoor fitness equipment. We exist to enhance the health and wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities across communities through creating environments that enable people to play and exercise freely in exciting, challenging, engaging and connected ways.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To support and enhance opportunities for communities to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Play Strategist
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
Activity Playgrounds
About Us:
Activity Playgrounds designs, manufactures and installs playgrounds and shade structures.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To help support healthy and active lifestyles to all Australians.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Manufacturer
To help support healthy and active lifestyles to all Australians.
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC
Website:
Austek Play
About Us:
Austek Play is a commercial playground company specialising in new & exciting playground design, supply & installation! With the most comprehensive and innovative playground equipment options available in Australia, we aim to encourage, motivate and inspire children of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
Why we are a Play Australia member
We believe the value of learning through play is part of healthy childhood development.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Play Strategist, Sport & Recreation Planner, Undersurfacing Supplier
States/Territories we support:
NSW, NT, QLD
Website:
Bark King P/L
About Us:
Manufacturers of a extensive range of garden mulch, barks and soil. Manufacturers of Certified playground mulch - Softplay that meets all current AS Standards.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To keep in touch about changes in the learning field of play.
Field/s of Work:
Undersurfacing Supplier
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
Blade Recreation
About Us:
The team at Blade Recreation have an extensive history in the Outdoor Recreation sector. We are at the forefront of the market as a supplier of Recreational Products including Bouldering Units, Sporting Goals, Drinking Fountains, Playground Equipment, Outdoor Furniture and more.
Why we are a Play Australia member
We like to keep abreast of what is going on in the industry.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
Bricolage Design
About Us:
Advice, Design Services, Strategic Planning and Advocacy Support for Play and Play Environments
Why we are a Play Australia member
Play Australia membership is essential to connect with and participate in all things 'play' happening nationally.
Field/s of Work:
Landscape Architect
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
Choose Safety Pty Ltd
About Us:
Choose Safety is qualified to conduct Level 3 Comprehensive Playground Inspections as required by AS4685. Choose Safety is also able to conduct surface attenuation impact (drop) testing for playground soft fall areas, for compliance to AS4422. Choose Safety does not install or manage playgrounds, so our service is fully independent.
Why we are a Play Australia member
It is important to maintain membership with relevant industry associations to help maintain current industry knowledge.
Field/s of Work:
Risk Assessor
States/Territories we support:
SA
Community Vibe
About Us:
I am a sport, recreation and community planner with qualifications in recreation and community engagement. I prepare a wide variety of strategies including play strategies, sport and recreation strategies, trails strategies, etc. I also undertake community engagement for many companies.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To keep up to date with all things related to play.
Field/s of Work:
Open Space Planner, Play Strategist, Policy Maker, Sport & Recreation Planner
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
Dirtwork Landscapes
About Us:
We are a company that specialises in designing and building play spaces and equipment with a natural aesthetic. We use natural materials and native plantings to create spaces specific to the surrounding environment.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To connect with other professionals within the industry, obtain advice and keep up to date with information regarding play.
Field/s of Work:
Horticulturalist, Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
SA
Website:
Gavin Fairbrother, Physical Activity Consultant
About Us:
Gavin is a health promotion consultant with broad expertise including strategic policy & planning, community & stakeholder engagement, and project management. Subject matter expertise in physical activity includes a special interest in unstructured outdoor play, walking and cycling strategies. Currently project managing the 1000 Play Streets campaign in South Australia.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To support Play Australia’s strategic plan and to learn from a diverse network of play advocates.
Field/s of Work:
Play Strategist, Policy Maker, Programs
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
Greenedge Design Consultants
About Us:
We are registered landscape architects that have specialist expertise in PLAY SPACE DESIGN, NATURE PLAY, SPORT AND RECREATIONAL PLANNING AND EDUCATIONAL OUTDOOR SPACE DESIGN. We have appropriate qualifications in playground safety / certification suitable to self-certify playground design.
Why we are a Play Australia member
We are passionate about designing play spaces that cater for the needs of today's child.
Field/s of Work:
Landscape Architect, Open Space Planner, Sport & Recreation Planner
States/Territories we support:
NSW, QLD
Website:
Hercules Playground Auditing
About Us:
Auditing and surface testing of playgrounds, recreational and sporting areas. Very experienced in the design, installation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment. Examination of design for likely compliance, project management and final certification as required. Always professional reliable and easy to deal with.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Information relating to standards, access to current trends and practices, contacts with others in the industry.
Field/s of Work:
Open Space Planner, Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Play Strategist, Risk Assessor
States/Territories we support:
TAS
Imagination Play
About Us:
The Imagination Play Team are leading producers and providers of play equipment, fitness stations and services. Collectively we provide quality, innovative products and services across Australia and Oceania.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Proud members of PRAV since last millennium and even prouder as PLAY Australia are now our true peak National advocacy organisation.
Field/s of Work:
Architect, Artist, Landscape Architect, Open Space Planner, Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Play Strategist, Risk Assessor, Sport & Recreation Planner, Undersurfacing Supplier, Urban Designer
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
JF Studio Pty Ltd
About Us:
JF Studio is an award-winning practice in Melbourne. We provide landscape architectural services for public projects including play spaces. At JF Studio, we consider play as an important journey in everyone's life and promotes inclusive play for all abilities and all ages.
Why we are a Play Australia member
We would like to be part of the big industry community and share our ideas and experiences.
Field/s of Work:
Landscape Architect
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
Keep Safe P/L
About Us:
KeepSafe P/L was formed in 2013 provides assessments & tailored advice for play spaces & exercise facilities. With 18 years of various assessment experience, we use our training & personal experience of various real life scenarios to assist in providing an environment which is as safe as practically possible. We offer a comprehensive range of services throughout South Australia and can provide an introduction to fellow organisations in other states for both public and private sectors.
Why we are a Play Australia member
2013 a client suggested I spread my company focus into playgrounds, exercise, recreation .In 2014 I helped start PASA to evolve.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Strategist, Risk Assessor
States/Territories we support:
SA, VIC
Website:
Kidzspace
About Us:
We help create strong and positive childhood memories through indoor and outdoor play
Why we are a Play Australia member
We support the leading industry advocacy for children's play
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Risk Assessor, Undersurfacing Supplier
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
KOMPAN
About Us:
As a global leader in play and fitness, KOMPAN creates happier and healthier Australian communities with high-quality outdoor equipment. Backed by its Research Institutes, KOMPAN ensures people of all ages and abilities can play, exercise, grow and learn.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
Lark Industries P/L
About Us:
We are a family owned & operated Australian business and one of the leading suppliers of multi-generational play & exercise equipment nationally. We boast a wide range of interactive, senior-specific and destination-level play, sport and exercise solutions and offer the freedom to either tailor an existing product to your specific requirements or to develop an entirely new and unique solution for your project.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Our vision is to create visually exciting outdoor spaces that inspire everyone in the community to move and play for life.
Field/s of Work:
Open Space Planner, Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Play Strategist, Risk Assessor, Sport & Recreation Planner
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
MJ Playgrounds
About Us:
MJ Playgrounds is Australia’s number one indoor play equipment manufacturer providing a number of services and indoor play equipment to the Indoor Soft Contained Play Industry, Outdoor Playground Industry as well as the Short and Long Term hire industry throughout Australia and internationally.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
Monkey Play Mobile Playground
About Us:
At Monkey Play we are here to provide you with the option to hire our mobile play centre and/or toddler soft play equipment. The play centre can be easily setup and dismantled by our hassle-free staff at your chosen location, whether it be within the comfort of your own home, function centre, park (permit required), or fundraiser, etc.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Field/s of Work:
States/Territories we support:
NSW
Website:
Nature Based Play
About Us:
Nature Based Play designs and constructs natural and imaginative play environments, as Nature Playgrounds and Discovery Spaces that stimulate creative play. We also specialise in community collaborative design and construction projects.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To keep in touch with the 'Play' movement, and contribute to maintaining valuable play opportunities for children.
Field/s of Work:
Architect, Landscape Architect, Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
WA
Website:
Omnitech Playgrounds
About Us:
Proudly Australian owned & made. For new, refurbished, or completely customised play spaces, Omnitech’s design team, in-house fabricators & installation crew have you covered. Not only do Omnitech Playgrounds manufacture and produce a great range of equipment right here in our factory in Somerton, Melbourne we also stock a complete range of Ausplay and Omnitech spare parts. Omnitech Playgrounds also offer the complete after service experience including inspections, maintenance and refurbishments
Why we are a Play Australia member
To stay connected with the play industry and the standards and information.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
SA, TAS, VIC
Website:
Petal Group / Matthew Davies, Matthew Ledgar
About Us:
Focusing on the east and south east of Melbourne, director’s Matthew Ledgar and Matthew Davies diverse background in Landscaping and Commercial delivery of major projects, provides a unique combination. The Petal Group make their number one priority to e
Why we are a Play Australia member
Petal Group is an experienced landscaper / small commercial builder, focusing on delivering playgrounds, parks for schools and councils, we see the benefit in the information and training available from being associated with Play Australia.
Field/s of Work:
Horticulturalist, Open Space Planner, Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
Place Design Group
About Us:
Place Design Group is an Australian owned, international planning and design practice. Our Services: Landscape Architecture + Urban Design & Master Planning + Strategic Planning + Development Approvals + Communications & Engagement
Why we are a Play Australia member
To help support healthy and active lifestyles to all Australians.
Field/s of Work:
Landscape Architect, Open Space Planner, Urban Designer
States/Territories we support:
NSW, QLD
Website:
Play Force Pty Ltd
About Us:
A family owned and operated business that, for over 15 years, has helped our customers deliver and maintain safe and enjoyable playgrounds across Australia. Our core services are Inspection, impact testing, maintenance and installation.
Why we are a Play Australia member
We understand the importance of play and how important it is to have a strong organisation advocating for it.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Risk Assessor, Undersurfacing Supplier
States/Territories we support:
QLD
Website:
Softfall Pty Ltd
About Us:
Our aim is to provide quality playground surfacing to a variety of sectors. The company has operated for 40 years and has kept up to date with new surfacing materials, installation and trends in playground and sports surfacing design.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Being a Play Australia member keeps us in touch with the industry players and informed of changes to relevant Australian Standards.
Field/s of Work:
Undersurfacing Supplier
Installation of playground surfacing.
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW
Website:
The Play Works
About Us:
Established in 1984, The Play Works designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of playground equipment. Unique pieces for bespoke playspaces are a big proportion of our work, as are also natural timber components and waterplay elements for nature based playgrounds.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Play is essential to all child development; we applaud the values and goals of Play Australia's advocacy for this vital purpose.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Manufacturer
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
The Playground Inspector
About Us:
Playground surface testing, compliance reporting and safety auditing of children’s playgrounds. Professional and independent of surface installers and suppliers. Our aim is to ensure the safety of children in playgrounds by inspecting the integrity of the play equipment, and the compliance of the surface under and around this equipment.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To keep abreast of current playground knowledge and pending revisions to relevant Australian Standards through this network of professionals.
Field/s of Work:
Risk Assessor
Independent playground surface testing
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW
Website:
Urban Place Design Pty Ltd
About Us:
Design and documentation of urban parks, Council playgrounds and educational learning and play spaces
Why we are a Play Australia member
We are passionate about connecting people with each other and nature and this organisation adds value to our knowledge and the Australian Community
Field/s of Work:
Landscape Architect
States/Territories we support:
NT
Website:
Urban Play
About Us:
Our mission is create a space that will ignite a lifelong passion for play and empower those who use our play space to live stronger, healthier and more playful lives. We are one of the most reputable playground and fitness suppliers in Australia, having completed over 7,000 spaces.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To work with the play industry to create spaces that ignite a lifelong passion for play and empower Australians to live happier & healthier lives.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Play Strategist, Undersurfacing Supplier
States/Territories we support:
NT, QLD
Website:
WillPlay
About Us:
WillPlay is an Australian manufacturer of play and fitness equipment. We offer a complete package service from design to manufacture and installation. Through the use of premium materials and recycled plastics, we offer a full coastal spec product that is 100% recyclable at end of life.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To support the growth and development of play and outdoor activity in all sectors of the community.
Field/s of Work:
Play Space Maintenance, Play Space Manufacturer, Undersurfacing Supplier
States/Territories we support:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Website:
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Blacktown City Council
About Us:
Council's Recreation Planning & Design team develops the designs, planning and projects required to deliver landscape architecture, active and passive recreation infrastructure across the city. We work with stakeholders to deliver Council and community recreation initiatives across the LGA and wider Greater Sydney region.
Why we are a Play Australia member
The goals of Play Australia tie in with the strategies and goals of Council.
Field/s of Work:
Architect, Landscape Architect, Open Space Planner, Play Strategist, Programs, Sport & Recreation Planner, Urban Designer
Recreation Planning & Design
States/Territories we support:
NSW
Colac Otway Shire Council
About Us:
Why we are a Play Australia member
Field/s of Work:
Open Space Planner, Sport & Recreation Planner
Recreation and Open Space
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Launceston City Council
About Us:
Asset management, condition rating, safety inspections, compliance
Why we are a Play Australia member
Utilisation of knowledge base
Field/s of Work:
Horticulturalist, Play Space Maintenance, Play Strategist, Risk Assessor
Investigations
States/Territories we support:
TAS
Website:
Moreland City Council
About Us:
The vision of Moreland (Merri-Bek) Council is very complementary of Play Australia: environmentally proactive; moving and living safely; healthy and caring; vibrant spaces and places; and empowered and collaborative.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Moreland (Merri-Bek) City Council supports the vision and mission of Play Australia, appreciate the resources, training and networking opportunities provided.
Field/s of Work:
Landscape Architect, Open Space Planner, Play Space Maintenance, Play Strategist, Policy Maker, Programs, Researcher
Open Space Design & Development
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
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Coburg Children's Centre Inc.
About Us:
Long Day Care, Kindergarten and Bush Kinder in a nature based setting, incorporating a range of sustainable practices.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To support the vision and play mission of Play Australia. To resource and be resourced by the outdoor play community.
Field/s of Work:
Educator
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Combined Preschools of Southern Grampians Inc
About Us:
We are an Early Years Management organisation responsible for service delivery of eight kindergarten across the Southern Grampians shire.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To ensure we have access to the latest information and industry standards for playgrounds in early childhood education settings
Field/s of Work:
Educator
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
Craig Family Centre
About Us:
Kindergarten, sessional care and Neighbourhood house
Why we are a Play Australia member
To ensure we have up to date information on playgrounds, OH&S issues
Field/s of Work:
Educator
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
Honeybee Preschool
About Us:
We are an early childhood education setting that positions play at the heart of our work
Why we are a Play Australia member
to advocate for play and learning through play
Field/s of Work:
Educator, Play Space Maintenance, Play Strategist, Policy Maker, Programs, Risk Assessor, Student
States/Territories we support:
NSW
Monash Community Family Co-operative Ltd
About Us:
Early Childhood Education: Preschool & Long day care
Why we are a Play Australia member
For information and advice supporting our outdoor play environment.
Field/s of Work:
Educator
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
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SunSmart - Cancer Council Victoria
About Us:
Support, information and advice re: sun protection, skin cancer prevention and SunSmart outdoor play to reduce UV exposure and maximise outdoor fun.
Why we are a Play Australia member
To learn about, share ideas and support the value of outdoor play in a SunSmart way.
Field/s of Work:
Educator, Policy Maker, Programs, Researcher
States/Territories we support:
VIC
Website:
YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp
About Us:
YMCA Kids Go Bush runs a variety of programs for children, young people and families at Anglesea Recreation Camp. Our intake includes all ages, starting from newborns.
Why we are a Play Australia member
Field/s of Work:
Sport & Recreation Planner
States/Territories we support:
VIC