Laughter is the Best Medicine

The well-recognised saying highlights the critical role of play in promoting overall wellbeing. In healthcare settings, the integration of therapeutic and developmental play environments provides measurable benefits to patients, families and staff. Whether through purpose-designed play areas, sensory-rich environments, or dynamic outdoor playgrounds, these spaces facilitate cognitive, social and emotional development, while offering children and caregivers restorative opportunities for engagement and respite.

St. George Hospital Kogarah Australia By CRS Playspaces

Designing safe and imaginative spaces

Spaces That Restore Wellbeing

Access to sensory and nature-based play environments, shaded seating, and purposefully designed landscaping offers essential opportunities for both healthcare professionals and patients to rest and rejuvenate. Strategically planned outdoor and indoor spaces, including playgrounds and contemplative seating areas, support stress reduction, mental wellbeing, and emotional resilience, fostering a balanced and restorative environment within demanding healthcare settings.

Play Backed By Research

The Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) recognises the importance of play in medical environments. The act of play restores a sense of normality to a child’s day, supporting social development and reduces risk of developmental regression. Supporting this, PubMed Central research establishes that playrooms in paediatric hospitals are strongly associated with positive emotional outcomes, offering comfort not only to children but also to parents seeking connection and support.

Supporting Child Wellbeing For Over Two Decades

For over 20 years, CRS has been dedicated to designing and building inclusive recreational spaces that bring joy and wellbeing to all who use them, especially in healthcare environments. Our work in medical settings reflect our commitment to creating spaces that inspire happiness, encourage connection and support both emotional and physical recovery.

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St George Hospital, Kogarah

St George HospitalGray St, Kogarah NSW 2217410k - 450k
Age: 0-12+ yrs
  • Sustainable Materials
  • Inclusive Play

KLIX PLAY STRUCTURES

KliX Mini-Product Catalogue 8.5

Discover the KliX Play Structures Mini-Product Catalogue – your quick guide to our premium Australian-made play and fitness equipment. With more than 20 product ranges and over 1000 products with custom design possibilities, there’s a KliX solution for every community play space.

KliX Mini-Product Catalogue 8.5

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Councils and Local Government

We’re not just about swings and slides, we’re deeply committed to creating safe, accessible environments where everybody feels welcome. Inclusivity is at the core of our design methodology – Encouraging people to Stay, Rest & Play. 

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Childcare And Early Learning Centres

Whether your childcare or early learning centre has an indoor or outdoor area or multiple spaces across a multi-level building, CRS has the experience and expertise to deliver a solution that works.

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Schools

Whether you're installing a new school playground, multi-sport court or need to upgrade an existing one, CRS provides schools with a complete solution – from concept and consultation to installation and maintenance.

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