Since the 1990s, the size of the Australian backyard has diminished dramatically. Quarter-acre blocks are no longer the norm. Knowing the importance of outdoor play, we now have a responsibility to our children to extend the boundaries of what we think of as our own backyard. That’s why these school holidays we’re encouraging WA families […]
In WA, we're lucky enough to have one of the biggest backyards in the world. No matter where you are, there's always somewhere to explore! If you need some inspiration, our Play in WA web app has a huge selection of idyllic places to go these school holidays, including beaches, parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, campgrounds […]
This week, we're #growingbiggerbackyards by exploring our local park! Whether your park is big or small, has loads of trees or is a little bare, there's heaps of fun to be had. How about a game of Nature Play Bingo? See how many of the boxes you can tick off on a trip to the […]
We're making a splash with this week's #growingbiggerbackyards theme! We're spoilt for choice with amazing places to swim in WA. In fact, we're pretty famous for our beautiful beaches. But, there are also some sweeping lakes, natural pools and serene rivers just waiting to be explored! It's the perfect way to cool down in the […]
It's time to grow your bigger backyard by discovering some of WA's awesome nature playspaces. We are spoiled beyond all reason for playspaces – both formal and informal. So of course, we've made a list of just some of our favourites! We've broken them into four categories: The Big Four, Hidden Treasures, Regional Rippers, and […]