Work hard, play hard and savour every croissant
Article published on 2 July 2024
Work hard, play hard and savour every croissant was the motto of our trip to France. Recently, the Proludic Australia Project team spent valuable time with our French colleagues, connecting and exchanging knowledge and ideas. Team synergy and innovative strategies with a pinch of playfulness were the highlights of our visit. And of course the...
International Day of Play
Article published on 13 June 2024
Celebrating the Power of Play for Every Child! It’s official! The 11th of June 2024 marked the first International Day of Play. A global initiative dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the crucial role of play in children’s development and well-being. At Proludic, every day is filled with play, and we are thrilled that...
Inclusive Kanopé Tower Power
Article published on 2 May 2024
Let’s discover the Inclusive Kanopé Tower Power… Every child needs the chance to grow, thrive, and develop their cognitive, psychomotor, and social skills. Children with disability are no exception. They have the right to engage in the same activities as others: climbing, jumping, running, touching, imagining, sharing, and interacting with others. They should be able...
Girls say: Play Our Way!
Article published on 4 April 2024
The fund(amentals) Exciting news has surfaced with the launch of the “Play Our Way” Grant Opportunity, aimed at overcoming the obstacles preventing women and girls from participating in sports and physical activities in recreational spaces. This initiative offers substantial funding ranging from $50,000 to $1.5 million to help create lasting opportunities for female involvement in...
Celebrating an extra chromosome
Article published on 21 March 2024
It’s World Down Syndrome Day, and the team at Proludic is celebrating everyone with an extra chromosome. To spread awareness and understanding we took our silly socks for a spin at our local park. Our team had good fun in their play time while supporting a cause that aligns with Proludic’s core value “Commitment” with...
Focus on diversity in education
Article published on 22 February 2024
The focus on diversity in education is important. Every child has the right to play, and the school playground should support the inclusion of all students. In this article we will share our extensive expertise in inclusion including (wink) a recent example of a school’s inclusive playspace. Proludic and inclusion – a long-term relationship From...
Outdoor musical instruments bring people together!
Article published on 8 February 2024
Music has been part of human culture since… forever. Across cultures and throughout history, music has been used for communication, expression, connection, and healing. It has a unique ability to bring people together and foster social connection. This is one of many reasons why we love including musical instruments in our playground designs. To offer...
Project spotlight: Bales Park Playground
Article published on 23 January 2024
Bales Park Playground is loved by locals and offers great play opportunities for little ones and their more adventurous older siblings. Even though Bales Park Playground is relatively small, the carefully selected play equipment entertains young adventurers for hours. The play equipment ranges from low and easy accessible items, to more challenging climbing options to...
It’s a wrap! Smells like team spirit…
Article published on 21 December 2023
As we approach the holiday season and the end of 2023, it’s time to reflect on the highlights, challenges, and memorable moments that defined the year for the Proludic Australia team. As a team we have enjoyed memorable project achievements, expanded the Proludic family with new team members, and celebrated family additions with new births,...
Who doesn’t love a swing?!
Article published on 7 December 2023
Playgrounds are a haven for children, offering a space for fun, laughter, and physical activity. Among the various equipment that form the beloved community hubs, the humble swing holds a special place in the hearts of both children and adults. Swings are a traditional play item and have been around as long as we can...
The secrets of play value
Article published on 23 November 2023
When it comes to play value, it is less about the number of “activities” on a piece of play equipment and more about the quality of the play experience for children. For clients, it’s about safety, durability, sustainability, warranty and customer service. Typically, Australian playgrounds combine several factors that provide children with an engaging, educational,...
