Used by Councils Across Australia: How Custom Cornhole Boards Are Turning Training Into Play

At Custom Cornhole, we’re proud to do more than just create top-quality cornhole boards and cornhole toss bags — we’re helping organisations across Australia turn play into powerful learning experiences.

One of the most exciting parts of our work is partnering with schools and councils to develop engaging training aids using our fully customisable cornhole equipment. These aren’t your typical games — they’re hands-on, interactive learning tools designed to get people thinking, moving, and engaging with important messages in a fun and memorable way.

Turning Cornhole into an Educational Experience

Cornhole (or corn hole, depending on who you ask!) is naturally a game of skill, accuracy, and fun. But when paired with clever branding and purpose-driven design, it becomes a valuable tool for education and awareness.

A popular approach is to brand the cornhole toss bags to represent specific items or concepts — such as waste types, personal hygiene items, or recycling materials — and then design multiple cornhole boards to represent the correct categories or destinations. Players must identify the correct match and throw their bag into the right board.

This simple mechanic allows for incredibly effective training on complex or misunderstood topics.

Real-World Success Stories

Cleanaway: Sorting Waste the Right Way

We partnered with Cleanaway to create a game that teaches participants how to properly sort household waste. We designed custom cornhole boards to represent rubbish, recycling, and green waste. The cornhole bags were branded with items like pizza boxes, plastic bottles, and food scraps. The goal of the game? Toss each item into the correct bin — a surprisingly fun and memorable way to learn what goes where!

Central Coast Council: Toilet vs Bin

Another standout project was with the Central Coast Council, who wanted to raise awareness about what should and shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet. We created a game where players had to identify whether an item — branded on a corn hole toss bag — belonged in the toilet or the bin. The level of engagement was fantastic, especially among younger audiences, and it sparked some great conversations about environmental care and hygiene.

Why It Works

These training aids work so well because they’re interactive, visual, and engaging. Instead of handing out leaflets or running lengthy presentations, organisations can use our cornhole boards and bags to create hands-on learning environments that people genuinely enjoy.

• High engagement: People love games. Add in a little friendly competition and suddenly, you’ve got their full attention.

• Custom branding: Every board and bag can be tailored to match your brand, theme, or message.

• Educational value: Complex messages become easy to grasp through visual, physical interaction.

• Durable and Australian-made: All our cornhole boards and cornhole toss bags are designed and manufactured in-house, right here in Australia, using quality Australian materials.

Designed and Built by Us, Just for You

At Custom Cornhole, we handle every aspect of the process in-house — from design and branding to manufacturing. That means faster turnaround times, quality control, and the ability to collaborate closely with our clients to bring their vision to life.

Whether you’re a council looking to improve recycling habits or a school seeking a unique health and hygiene activity, we can create a custom cornhole game that makes learning active and fun.