The fun & friendly playground professionals

For over 30 years, our Australian family-owned business has been trusted by schools, councils, and communities across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, to deliver exciting, safe and inclusive play environments.

Our approachable and experienced team has the kind of industry knowledge that only comes from decades of delivering exceptional projects.

From our home base in Ringwood, Victoria, our Playground Professionals bring specialist industry experience and in-house design capability. That means we understand compliance, safety, constructibility and the responsibility of getting it right.

End-to-end Partnerships

Whether you’re a school, a council, a landscape architect or you represent a community, we work with you from first concept through to handover, and we stay on hand well after that. We back every project with full specification and technical support, expert installation and full after-sales care.

Extensive Range of Playground, Outdoor Fitness, Ninja Equipment and more

Safe Play are the exclusive or preferred partner for several leading international manufacturers, alongside our own Australian, locally Victorian made equipment and structures. That means one trusted partner and a wide range of designs and materials to choose from – all in one place.

“Thank you to Safe Play, for providing an incredibly positive experience throughout the planning and execution stages of our playground renewal project. We appreciate your ability to incorporate developmental value when designing our new playground. The aim was to utilise limited play/recess time to gain physical and cognitive benefits as well as including fun elements in a playground. This was accomplished. Staff and students are thrilled with the result.”

Greg Paine, Mount Waverley Primary School

“We used Kent and his team to upgrade our senior and junior playground. The quality of their product is first class that requires minimal to no maintenance. From the first meeting with Kent through to the opening of the playground I couldn’t be happier, let alone the kids! Thanks so much Kent, and team, for making our school look so good, and most of all, providing our students with the amazing playground.”

Brant Kennedy, Mooroolbark East Primary School

“Safe Play provided a friendly and professional service to deliver Hepburn Shire’s first outdoor adult fitness space in Creswick. We were particularly pleased with the quick turnaround to undertake a minor adjustment of the equipment that was requested by our community at the launch of the space. The Creswick Outdoor Adult Fitness Space is proving to be a great community asset in providing active health and wellbeing opportunities for our community.”

Kathie, Hepburn Shire Council

“Nothing but praise for Safe Play Australia. The level of customer service and their attention to the needs of the client are second to none. Every phone call and email was greeted with a can do attitude which ensured our project was delivered on time and to a high, professional standard. Our students are exceptionally pleased with the completed playground which is a fantastic addition to the school.”

Stuart Hattwell, Mulgrave Primary School

“Safe Play provided us with equipment to improve our Secondary Playground area, when we received funds through the 2018 Inclusive Schools Government Grants Program. The equipment has been a ‘breath of fresh air’ amongst our secondary students whom now have the outdoor gym they have always wanted.”

Louise Dingley, Rosamond Special School

“Safe Play Australia have provided excellent customer service on all projects I have collaborated with them. They are responsive and adaptable in their approach and with their products manufactured in Australia I have found they are ready and able to rise to the challenge of manufacturing a bespoke play piece to a high standard. Their products are robust and hold up to the wear and tear in some of the toughest suburban environments.”

Kiristine Galea, KLG Landscape Consultants

“Kent and his team were so easy to work with, nothing to was too much trouble. We were involved in each step of the process and have ended up with an amazing playground that our students love to play on and are physically challenged by.”

Neil Butler, Marlborough Primary School

“Great communication. Worked with us to come up with a design then adjusted this as we changed our ideas. Kept to the initial timeline and the installation was seamless. Great to work with.”

Ken Bergen, Mentone Primary School

“From start to finish the whole process was great. The installers were wonderful very helpful and great to deal with. Very happy with the whole project.”

Jenni Candy, Twin Rivers Specialist School

“We engaged Safe Play to provide us with several playgrounds to suit Grade 1 through to Grade 6 children. Safe Play provided personal professional service with exceptional designs presented in the most user friendly format allowing us to share concepts in picture and ‘fly-through’ videos with staff, students and school council. The students are very excited with the end result and cherish their playtime even more. From design, to installation, to after delivery service calls, the whole process was seamless. We look forward to partnering with Safe Play in the next phase of sensory & challenging play equipment.”

Alamanda P-9 College

“Kent and his team are highly professional and kept us informed at every step of the way. They listened to our needs and provided options and continue to provide ongoing support. Highly recommend!”

Matt Lee, Pakenham Lakeside Primary School

“The designs prepared by Safe Play in our playground consultation program proved to be very popular with the Cardinia Shire community, with 3/5 of our play space projects being awarded to them. They were bright, appealed to a wide range of ages and included unique pieces not currently provided in our existing play spaces.”

Cardinia Shire Council

“I had the pleasure of working with Safe Play on our new playground. The team were keen to engage with our students and sought their opinion on what they would like to see in their playground. Taking some of their ideas on board as well as their own suggestions to come up with something that has had a positive impact on the whole school community. We are extremely pleased with the final product.”

Julie, Spring Park Primary School

“Safe Play were engaged to design, supply and install a playground at the St Boulevard project in Melbourne. From the very first discussion they were extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with. The playground was delivered within the timeframes required and to the satisfaction of both the builder & client.”

Sebastian Zaia, ICON

“From start to finish, we were extremely happy with the communication and support provided by Safe Play. Their staff were responsive and able to accomodate a number of design changes based on feedback from our school council and Junior School Council. The whole community has been very happy with the final product. Safe Play have remained in regular contact after installation and any follow up questions have been dealt with in timely manner.”

Burwood East Primary School

“Surrey Hills Primary School has been delighted to work with the team at Safe Play for the design, development and installation of both our junior and senior playground equipment. They have been amazing to deal with – Kelly is an inspirational consultant who brings a variety of ideas and practical solutions for playground designs in challenging spaces! They think of everything and have provided playground spaces and equipment that students love to be in and use. Our community is thankful for the work that they put in and the end result.”

Travis Paterson, Surrey Hills Primary School

Kent, Cooper, and Chris went above and beyond to ensure the project was a success. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to help at every stage made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciated their support and dedication.
From initial consultation through to installation, the team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They listened carefully to our needs, offered practical suggestions, and delivered a high-quality playground that is safe, engaging, and well-suited to our students. The installation was completed efficiently and with minimal disruption. We are extremely happy with the final result and would confidently recommend Safe Play.

Cathie Toma, Mildura Specialist School

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Inclusive and Accessible Play Space Experts

At the centre of our design approach is a belief that everyone should get the chance to play, regardless of age or ability. We plan with empathy and insight, crafting inclusive and accessible spaces that offer something to every member of the community.

Creating Quality, Engaging Playgrounds Since 1993

We’re proud of our longevity in this industry, but it’s the relationships we build that really set us apart: understanding what a community needs, delivering it properly and on time without surprises, and being there for the long run.

It’s why so much of our work comes from schools, councils and communities we’ve already worked with.

We’re members of AILA (the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects) and Parks & Leisure Australia, and every project we deliver meets Australian Standards for playground safety (AS 4685) and surfacing (AS/NZS 4422).

The Safe Play Story

Back in 1993, the business first opened its doors as Safe Play Systems. Over the following decades, we became a preferred supplier for government contracts and school networks across Victoria, delivering safe, engaging and long-lasting play spaces on thousands of successful projects. Playground companies come and go. We’ve stood the test of time.

In 2018, Kent and Michelle Applegate took over the business, rebranding it as Safe Play Australia and carrying that legacy forward. Their focus on relationships, quality materials and creative designs has shaped how the company has grown since, backed up by the family values and customer-first approach it was built on.

What sets us apart?

Community Driven

It’s more than just equipment. Play and fitness spaces can help shape the health and connection of communities. We’re focussed on social infrastructure that enriches public life and gives people a reason to gather, move, and belong.

We practice what we believe by supporting local community clubs, sports and initiatives.

Inclusive by Default

Everyone gets to play – because a great play or fitness space should offer something to every member of the community, regardless of age, ability, or stage of life. We apply universal design principles from the outset, ensuring DDA awareness, multi-generational engagement, and accessibility are built in and not a bolted-on afterthought.

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Committed to Partnerships

Australian conditions are unforgiving. So are the standards we hold ourselves to. Safe Play is with you from first concept to full lifecycle, delivering certified, Australian Standards-compliant products. We’re invested in providing end-to-end support that protects your project, your client, and your reputation well beyond installation day.

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