The Cubbies: The Battle for Australia's First Adventure Playground

Australian Social Work 2026

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Authors: Paul Watkin
DOI: 10.1080/0312407x.2025.2466798
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Abstract

The Cubbies is the story of the development of an adventure playground in Melbourne in the 1970s and offers a glimpse into the political and bureaucratic battles of the Whitlam days. This remarkabl...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Recreation Leisure Wilderness Management Physical Education and Sports Studies Outdoor and Experiential Education

Publication details

Journal / source
Australian Social Work
Pages
1–2
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN