Services
The Playground Advisory Unit (PAU) is a principal agency which provides impartial technical, design and safety information services to all groups across NSW. These services include:
Workshops
One day Playground Safety and Inspection workshops can be tailored to individual group needs such as children's services, local government and schools etc.
Click here for full description of workshops and presentations.
To register for a workshop click here.
To view the Workshop and regional calendar click here.
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On-Site Inspection Services
Playground inspections are an important part of playspace maintenance. The Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit (PAU) inspection services are conducted by experienced Level 3 Playground Inspectors. The PAU have a variey of inspections to suit your needs. Click here for full description of inspection services.
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| Review of Plans Service Kidsafe NSW promotes the importance of children experiencing and learning about risk through safe, creative play. The expert team at Kidsafe NSW provides a Review of Plans service to assist designers and playground operators to create playgrounds that offer a balance between safety, challenge, natural elements and sculpture. Submit your playground plans to the PAU for assessment against the Australian Standards for playgrounds. This is a great method to gain advice regarding compliance prior to the commencement of works. -Independent review to the following Australian standards: |
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The PAU provides a range of other services including:
- Technical advisory and information service on all aspects of playground safety and development
- Fact Sheets and publications to assist in the development of safe, creative playgrounds
- Assist groups to interpret the playground safety standards
- Design, construction and maintenance advice for safe and creative play areas
- Tours of the demonstration playspace located at Kidsafe House








