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Back to School: Why School Playgrounds Matter More Than Ever for Child Development
Australian research reveals that quality play spaces and adequate break time have a profound impact on children's academic performance, social skills, and emotional wellbeing. At Timber Creations, we work in conjunction with schools in NSW to design bespoke playgrounds, in under-utilised areas, that truly support learning via play. The research is there, the benefits are documented, and the time to act is now.

Jac Robinson
Jan 55 min read
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Timber vs. Plastic Playgrounds: What the Research Actually Says
Setting the record straight with peer-reviewed research. We examine what studies in child development, materials science, and environmental health reveal about playground material choices - from microplastics exposure to thermal performance in Australian summers.

Jac Robinson
Nov 10, 20258 min read
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Windale Wins!
Timber Creations have just taken out the top award in the Preschool category of the Kidsafe National Design Awards! We are so honoured to...

Madelyn Smith
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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NSW Schools Embrace Natural Play
Just some examples of the many nature playgrounds created recently for schools!

Madelyn Smith
Sep 1, 20204 min read
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Playground Packages - Now even more inclusive!
We offer a full range of services standard in our packages, to make the process of getting a unique natural playground easier than ever

Andrew Smith
May 31, 20191 min read
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