Wooden Australian Summer Shapes

Wooden Australian Summer Shapes bring the warmth of a classic Aussie holiday indoors with iconic outlines like thongs, ice creams, and suns. These timber cutouts offer a tactile painting and decorating experience that helps maintain dexterity and sparks happy conversations about past family getaways. Perfect for Australia Day celebrations, art therapy sessions, or simply brightening up a common room with a touch of homegrown charm, they provide low-stress creative engagement for seniors in aged care settings.

Product Specifications

• Designs: 6 Australian summer icons (T-shirt, surfboard, boardshorts, paddle pop-style ice cream, sunglasses, pool donut)
• Quantity: 4 of each design in assorted sizes (24 pieces total)
• Material: 3mm plywood
• Weight: 200g
• Finish: Natural wood, ready to paint or decorate

Key Benefits

• Engaging craft activity – Painting and decorating supports fine motor skills and creative expression
• Reminiscence value – Iconic Australian summer imagery triggers memories of holidays and family outings
• Encourages conversation – Familiar shapes spark discussion about beach trips, summer traditions, and childhood memories
• Versatile use – Perfect for individual projects or group craft sessions
• Australia Day celebrations – Ideal for themed activities and seasonal decorations
• Dementia-friendly – Simple, recognisable shapes provide accessible creative engagement

Perfect For

• Australia Day celebrations and themed craft sessions in aged care facilities
• Art therapy and creative expression programs
• Reminiscence therapy using familiar Australian summer imagery
• Group craft activities in retirement communities
• Occupational therapy focused on fine motor skills and dexterity
• Seasonal decorations for common rooms and activity spaces

With 24 pieces in 6 iconic designs, these wooden shapes provide extensive material for creative engagement, storytelling, and celebration of Australian summer traditions for seniors in any setting.