It's Not Garbage - Creative Play Resources

It's Not Garbage - Creative Play Resources Providing recycled resources for STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. And, to do our bit for the environment!

And creating awareness and connections in the community about children's learning, resourcing and sustainability. I have created this page and business for those like me who have fun turning garbage into creative play resources! To source materials that are educational, particularly for Early Learners, and readily available to educators. All of these resources will be landfill or at best recycled.

lets see what we can do to delay that process and educate others to do the same by reusing resources and in doing so refuse to buy new. Monthly donations to The Smith Family and UNHCR (donating monthly since 2011). If you have any 'similiar resources destined for landfill' in your workplace, please let me know. All resources are cleaned and safe.

29/03/2026

Opening hours
Saturdays 10-2pm
Other days and times by arrangement 👍

Some very exciting news to followCongratulations Outside the Box Learning!
23/02/2026

Some very exciting news to follow
Congratulations Outside the Box Learning!

I’m excited to share that I’m leading the T2D STEM Futures program through Outside the Box Learning.

This project has grown from the seed of an idea...a belief that the major infrastructure being built around our schools could become a living classroom. That tunnels, bridges, engineering and design were the perfect fit for playful learning in primary schools.

I'll be sharing a lot of loose parts play...the remnants of children's thinking. What sits behind this is problem solving. Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience. Testing ideas. Rebuilding. Trying again.

STEM Futures opens up possibility. It invites students to understand the world taking shape around them and connects them with some of the cleverest minds working on this project.

And sometimes… it looks like a wombat crossing a bridge.


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WOOD! A beautiful resource 💚I had to stop scrolling my favourite wood photos! I aim to always have wood offcuts in stor...
18/02/2026

WOOD! A beautiful resource 💚
I had to stop scrolling my favourite wood photos!
I aim to always have wood offcuts in store and welcome enquiries, orders and deliveries regarding any of the items in display

NATURE BOXES. As the seasons change, we are reminded of the importance of engaging in outdoor activities that promote we...
02/02/2026

NATURE BOXES.
As the seasons change, we are reminded of the importance of engaging in outdoor activities that promote wellbeing and adventure. The variety of seed pods that Nature provides, their intricate life cycles and symbiotic connections that exist within our ecosystem, make for a captivating experience. This natural world serves as a wonderful classroom.
Upon discovering the availability of balsa nest boxes, which are actually seconds, I found an ideal fusion of nature and sustainability. These nests of four can be purchased for $20 either directly from Balsa Central at Melrose Park or at my shop. I try to have a couple of nature boxes available at my shop each week too. For further information, contact me via messenger.

15/01/2026
I was recently Community Information Centre on South Road delivering resources. What an amazing transformation is under...
08/01/2026

I was recently Community Information Centre on South Road delivering resources.
What an amazing transformation is underway along that corridor!
If you are looking for big STEM with the kids these holidays why not check it out.
Visit their website for more details and phone first to check the opening times or the best times to maximise your visit

11/12/2025

Well that’s a wrap Folks for 2025
It was fast n fun🤗
Thank you everyone for all the different ways you have been supportive this year🙏🏼
Back again Jan 10th ‘26 💚

Wow!!
28/09/2025

Wow!!

Rudi entered his little robots in the Royal Adelaide Show recently, and popped in to show us on Saturday - his previous ...
17/09/2025

Rudi entered his little robots in the Royal Adelaide Show recently, and popped in to show us on Saturday - his previous reused purchases became legs, faces and other amazing features. Thankyou so much Rudi, your enthusiasm and creativity is inspiring, you are so lucky to have grandparents on hand to drill the holes for you.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

15/09/2025

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Unit Office 137/Western Self Storage, Mooringe Avenue
Adelaide, SA
5038

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