Nature Based Play Competitors

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government acting in accordance with the Parks Victoria Act 2018. Parks Victoria recognises the value and importance of working in partnership with Traditional Owners to manage parks and reserves in a culturally sensitive and ecologically appropriate way. Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria’s landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria’s wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria’s coastline. Victoria’s parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species. Parks Victoria’s estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values. It is our primary responsibility to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. For more detail on our strategy and direction, please read our Corporate Plan 2018-21 and Business Plan 2018-19. We work in partnership with other government and non-government organisations and community groups, catchment management authorities, private land owners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community. Research suggests spending time in nature improves concentration, learning, problem solving, creativity and has physical and mental health benefits. Parks Victoria developed and named this approach Healthy Parks Healthy People which recognises the health of nature and the community is interlinked. Further information about our management responsibilities and activities can be found in our Annual Report. To view Parks Victoria's social media guidelines and policy, please visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/contact-us

Kids Thrive is Victoria's leading arts and community development organisation committed to child-led community change. We partner artists with specialists in children’s education, health, welfare and social justice to design and deliver cross-sector programs in schools and other safe and supportive, child-focused community settings throughout Victoria. Our program Kids as Catalyst won the 2017 VicHealth award for improving mental wellbeing.

CREATING NEW WORLDS. INSPIRING MINDS. EMPOWERING BODIES. IGNITING ADVENTURE. OUR PLAYGROUNDS ARE THOSE PLACES. Urban Play specialises in the design and development of children’s playgrounds. Our creation process is streamlined with our in-house design team and exclusive supplier network providing turn-key solutions for complete playground packages. From design, supply and install, to rubber, shade, street furniture and maintenance, our expertise extends far beyond playground equipment. We collaborate primarily with Local & State Governments, Developers, Landscape Architects, Education Institutions and Shopping Centres throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory, and northern New South Wales. In these regions, Urban Play is the exclusive agent for KOMPAN, a company widely recognised as the world leader in the design and manufacture of high quality play equipment. In addition, we distribute for the market leaders in international brands including COROCORD Spacenets, RHINO Skate Ramps, and Sonarc Musical Sculptures. Taking the approach that no two projects are the same, we are renowned for creating acclaimed playground designs to suit our Australian way of life. Building on the success of recent award-winning projects, we continue to set the bar for bespoke playgrounds throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.