What we do for Brisbane schools and childcare centres
Wearthy designs and builds nature-based playgrounds for Brisbane schools and childcare centres — end to end. Concept, detailed design, AS 4685-compliant equipment, AS 4422 surfacing, shade, planting, council approvals, and grant support. We've delivered 200+ playgrounds across Queensland, including award-winning projects at All Saints, POD Newmarket, and Happy Hearts Goodna.
Services
Concept & Detailed Design
From site assessment through to construction-ready drawings — we design playgrounds that match your philosophy, your children, and your site's specific conditions.
AS 4685 & AS 4422 Compliance
Every project is designed to Australian Standards for playground equipment (AS 4685) and impact-attenuating surfacing (AS 4422). We handle the certification documentation.
Construction & Installation
Our build team handles earthworks, timber and rock structures, planting, surfacing, and shade — sequenced around school holidays and centre operating hours.
Shade & Climate Design
Brisbane's UV index demands shade. We integrate shade sails, structures, and planting to keep play areas usable year-round.
Grant Support
We provide grant-ready quotes and itemised costings to support QLD Eat Right Play Right (up to $500K), Gambling Community Benefit Fund, and council grant submissions.
Maintenance & Inspection Guidance
We provide a maintenance schedule and brief your team on ongoing inspection requirements so your playground stays compliant year after year.
Brisbane projects
A few of our completed Brisbane and Brisbane-region playgrounds:
All Saints Anglican School
Award-winning nature-based playground integrating bushland creek systems, climbing structures, and sensory plantings.
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POD Early School Newmarket
Award-winning early-learning playground with mounded terrain, water-play features, and natural timber structures.
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Happy Hearts Goodna
Award-winning childcare playground with risky-play elements, native planting, and a fully shaded sandpit area.
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Who we work with
Childcare & Early Learning
Long-day care, kindergartens, and OSHC centres. We understand NQF Quality Area 3 outdoor environment requirements, age-appropriate design for 0–5 year olds, and educator supervision needs.
Primary & Secondary Schools
State, independent, and Catholic schools across Brisbane. We design for break-time supervision, integrated outdoor learning, and longevity under heavy daily use.
QLD playground grants
Brisbane schools and childcare centres have access to several substantial grant programs. We provide grant-ready quotes — itemised by design, construction, surfacing, shade, and certification — that grant assessors can evaluate directly.
- Eat Right Play Right Learn Well Playground Grant — up to $500,000 per QLD state school. The largest school playground program in the state.
- Gambling Community Benefit Fund — single-click grants for not-for-profits and community schools, typically up to $35,000.
- Council and minor capital works grants — varies by Brisbane City Council, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, and Redland.
For the full picture, read our Australian playground grants guide.
How a Brisbane project runs
- Discovery call — 30 minutes, no cost. We learn about your children, your site, and your goals.
- Site visit — we walk your site, take measurements, and listen to your team and (where possible) the children.
- Concept design — visual concepts and a clear budget. Iteration based on your feedback.
- Detailed design & approvals — construction-ready drawings, AS 4685/AS 4422 specs, council approval where required.
- Construction — sequenced around your operating hours and the Queensland weather.
- Handover & maintenance brief — certification documentation and a clear maintenance schedule.
Why Brisbane centres and schools work with Wearthy
- 200+ playgrounds delivered across Queensland
- Award-winning projects at All Saints, POD Newmarket, Happy Hearts Goodna
- AS 4685 & AS 4422 compliance built into every design
- Grant-ready quotes for QLD funding programs
- Brisbane-local — site visits, local suppliers, and Queensland climate know-how
- Nature-based — playgrounds that grow with your children, not depreciate
Ready to start your Brisbane playground project?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll listen to your goals, talk through the site, and outline what's possible — including grant pathways.
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