DDA refers to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Australian legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, including in access to public spaces. The requirements around accessibility and inclusivity are exactly the kind of thing we recommend leaving to us – we're experts in inclusive playground design, and consider the implications in every Safe [...]
Free Height of Fall (FHOF) is one of the more technical corners of Australian playground standards – which is exactly why we recommend engaging Safe Play early. We'll discuss your needs and your site, and handle the calculations, surfacing selection and compliance documentation. You don't need to become an expert in it yourself - what [...]
While our home base is in Melbourne, we design, supply and install our amazing playgrounds across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. We love to work with regional and rural councils and schools, and our partnership network also enables project delivery Australia-wide. Get in touch with our team to talk through your location and project.
We can incorporate water play features and splash pads into a design where the site and budget allow. These are popular in community parks and larger school or council projects. We’ll talk through servicing and water-supply requirements as part of the design process, since these differ from a standard dry playground.
Absolutely! Fencing can be included as part of your project, particularly for early learning centres, school sites near roads or car parks, and any space where containment is a safety priority. We’ll assess and discuss with you whether fencing is needed as part of the initial site consultation and design it to suit both the [...]
Shade is essential for sun protection and comfort. To ensure your playground is compliant and safe, we can specify shade sails or structures alongside your equipment: sized and positioned to protect the areas your community will use most, in UV-resistant materials suited to Australian conditions. Integrated shade solutions: Designed into the project from the start. [...]
We often design and supply outdoor fitness equipment, ninja-style courses and multi-use games areas (MUGAs) for schools, councils and community spaces. These work well as standalone active-recreation zones or integrated with a playground to serve a wider range of ages and abilities on one site. Take a look at some of our range of options [...]
We sure do! Nature play uses natural and natural-look materials: timber logs, boulders, sand, water and native planting, to create play experiences that encourage exploration and connection to the outdoors, alongside or instead of traditional equipment. We can design nature play elements as a standalone space or blended with conventional play equipment, and specify timber [...]
We’re an Australian family-owned business with more than 30 years’ experience designing, supplying and installing play and fitness spaces across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. We have in-house design capability, meaning the same team that understands compliance and constructability is involved from concept through to installation – not handed off between departments. We’re members of [...]
Graffiti on playground equipment can be an eyesore and, in some cases, contain inappropriate content. The faster you remove it, the less likely it is to happen again. Safe Play recommends the following methods to safely and effectively remove graffiti without damaging playground surfaces. 1. Identify the Surface Type Different cleaning methods work best for [...]
