Exploring the Benefits of Climbing for Children: Enhancing Physical and Mental Development Why is climbing so popular among children? What are the benefits they gain from this activity? As any parent knows, children have a natural inclination to climb, seeking adventure and excitement in scaling various objects, from couches to tree trunks. But beyond just being a source of amusement, climbing offers numerous advantages that contribute to a child’s physical and mental development. Let’s delve into the five key benefits of climbing for children. Builds Physical Strength: Climbing is an excell ..read more

There are many advantages to installing a shade sail including protection from the elements and the aesthetic value it can add to your playground. Shade sails are a popular way to keep an area cool in our harsh Australian summers. They are an attractive and effective choice of protecting the body from the sun and have a low impact on the environment. The benefits of installing a shade sail are many. When you are out in the sun you are exposed to the harmful UV rays that can cause skin cancer. Shade sails offer protection from the sun and limit direct exposure from the sun. They also offe ..read more

Playgrounds today provide vital opportunities for children to play. There is considerable research that shows the link between play and brain development, motor and social skills. All learning – emotional, social, cognitive and motor – is engaged by the pleasure of play. Playgrounds that promote different types of play are important for a child’s development. Specific ways in which playgrounds promote growth include free play, brain development, motor skills and social skills. Free Play Playgrounds today provide an opportunity for free play. This allows children to play in any way they choose ..read more

With an increasing focus on safety in playgrounds, it is important to still have an emphasis on risk-taking. When there is no risk in a playground it can become boring for children and they will become disinterested. Risk helps children to extend their boundaries and strengthens their abilities. They learn to assess whether they can climb higher, swing farther or jump longer. Children learn how to assess risk from a young age and will proceed with caution in new and potentially dangerous situations. By introducing children to risk in a safe, controlled and supervised environment like a playgro ..read more

5 Key Benefits of Climbing for Children Builds physical strength Develops hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills Builds self-esteem and overcomes fears Focus and concentration are improved Problem-solving and team-building skills are gained As any parent knows, children love to climb. They will scramble up anything from the couch to a tree trunk and the riskier the better! as they see it as fun. Climbing has gained popularity and there have been improvements in the manufacture of climbing structures and equipment.  Therefore accessibility and safety whilst performing a climb have a ..read more

Any exercise is good for your mental and physical wellbeing, keeping active is so important at any age. Rather than using an indoor gym, where all you can look at is four walls and all the others. It’s better to take your exercise outside. Heading outdoors allows you to take in the scenery appreciate the fresh air, there’s also more variety in terms of activities you can do outdoors vs an indoor gym. By being active outdoors you can partake in activities that don’t feel like just a workout such as hiking, cycling, walking and running. The added benefit is that outdoor exercise is also free, ma ..read more

Shading our sport courts for sun safety is a growing trend here in Australia as our ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels can be quite high in the middle of our summers. We just want to keep our kids safe from the harsh summer sun. Some of us grew up playing our team sports on dirt courts, or maybe you had the unfortunate pleasure like me to fall over on the gravel netball courts and skin both your hands and knees. We all grew up running and playing on open grassy fields with the sun beating down on us with not a care in the world. How things have changed, the grassy fields are all still there a ..read more

Motion Playground Equipment The Pedal Power Range of playground equipment uses the motion of 2 people to create a fun and healthy playing environment. Motion play moves us in a way that static equipment cannot. There is nothing more exhilarating than swinging high in the sky or spinning around. Motion play engages a child’s motor skills and involves the muscles in the arms and the legs. Using motion equipment challenges children and creates an environment for growth and personal development. Spinning Playground Equipment Spinning is a playground activity that creates a sense of excitement and ..read more

As a playground manufacturer and installation company, we abide by the Australian Safety Standards when it comes to building and installing playgrounds.  Products are manufactured to ensure entrapment doesn’t happen to keep your kids safe.  When installing our team make sure things are to the correct heights and the appropriate soft fall material is utilised for each individual situation. The ongoing cleaning of playground equipment after it’s handed over to the client is rarely something that we as a team ever thought about. I mean playgrounds are made up of mostly steel and plastic ..read more

Play Area Safety Safety has become more important in the last few years and so has community awareness of safety increased. Play area safety is no different, in playground safety, it is important to pay attention to detail and it is imperative to follow the guidelines of the relevant Australian safety standards. All playgrounds should abide by these standards to ensure they have the correct fall height, safety surfacing and access. Falling onto a hard surface can cause injury in a playground. To avoid this you need to utilise impact absorbing surfaces such as rubber soft fall, synthetic turf w ..read more