AustekPlay

01/06/2026

There’s a beautiful new place to play by the water at McDonald Parade Reserve, Burrill Lake, NSW. 🐬

We loved working with Shoalhaven City Council to bring this custom marine-themed playground to life for the local community.

Inspired by its lakefront setting, the new playspace includes a 4m custom tower, climbing and rope elements, swings, inclusive, sensory play features, a playful dolphin, surf shack and jellyfish musical panel.

Read all the park details https://austekplay.com.au/portfolio-items/case-studies-mcdonald-parade-reserve-burrill-lake-playground/

We hope local families enjoy many sunny days and happy memories in this refreshed playspace. 💙

28/05/2026

Planning a destination, district or regional playground?

Our latest guide for councils explores key considerations for creating larger-scale play spaces that welcome families, encourage longer visits and support the wider community.

Check out the article here: https://austekplay.com.au/designing-destination-playgrounds-for-public-parks-a-guide-for-councils/

27/05/2026

Project Highlight | Newport Park, QLD

There’s something special about a playground that feels like it belongs to its location.

At Newport Park, the new marine-themed playground brings a touch of coastal fun to the City of Moreton Bay, with marine-inspired play equipment, junior and senior play areas, climbing nets, ground-level activities and an inclusive wheelchair carousel.

The playground works beautifully with the wider park, connecting with shelters, seating, BBQ facilities, toilets, a drinking fountain, basketball court and open green space.

We’re thrilled to hear the community feedback has been so positive.

Read more about this destination park and the marine themed playground design: https://austekplay.com.au/portfolio-items/playground-projects-newport-park-qld-marine-themed-destination-playground/

26/05/2026

Project Highlight ⭐

Deepwater Park Playground in Milperra, NSW is a destination playground upgrade designed to give the local community more reasons to stay, play and connect.

Guided by community feedback and the City of Canterbury Bankstown’s Play Spaces Strategy, the marine‑themed playground brings inclusive play, active movement and better amenities together in one welcoming space for families of all ages and abilities.

View the full case study here:
https://austekplay.com.au/portfolio-items/deep-water-park-playground-nsw/

21/05/2026

Planning a school playground upgrade?

From budget to compliance, design and installation, there’s a lot to think through.

Our latest school playground guide breaks it down step by step, so you can plan with more confidence.

Read the article: https://austekplay.com.au/how-to-plan-a-school-playground-upgrade/

Need help? Contact us for a free consultation: [email protected] | 1300 433 364

19/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the QASSP Conference last week. We loved chatting with so many school leaders about playgrounds, and what’s possible for your school communities.

A big congratulations to Daisy Hill State School, our giant bag toss winner! 🎉

With over 140 years of combined industry experience and access to the largest range of play and fitness equipment across QLD, NSW and NT, we’re always happy to help schools explore ideas for new playgrounds or upgrades.

Need some playground inspiration? Take a look at some of our school projects here: https://austekplay.com.au/playground-projects/?_standard_project_categorie=schools

Contact us for a free playground consultation!
[email protected]
1300 433 364

15/05/2026

A perfect blue‑sky handover at Newport Park this morning!
A big thank you to the City of Moreton Bay for the opportunity to deliver this new playspace together.

13/05/2026

The 2026 QASSP Conference is officially underway!

Come and chat with Luke and Simon at Booth 5 to discover how Austek Play works with schools on the design, supply, and installation of safe and engaging playgrounds that inspire active play and support student development.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Queensland Association of State School Principals

12/05/2026

Our latest blog for Landscape Architects breaks down the key considerations for specifying play and fitness equipment across parks, schools and community spaces across NSW, QLD and NT.
It includes a practical checklist to help projects move smoothly from concept to completion.

Read the article to explore what to consider before you specify: https://bit.ly/specify-play-equipment

Knowing how to specify playground and outdoor fitness equipment is rarely just a product selection exercise. For landscape architects working on parks, schools, community spaces and residential developments across NSW, QLD and NT, it sits within a broader set of considerations: design intent, user n...