Training and Presentations

The Playground Advisory Unit provides a technical, safety and design information service for all groups in NSW. This includes:

Playground Safety Training

Playground Safety & Design workshops conducted by the Playground Advisory Unit include both one-day and two-day seminars, comprising training sessions, information packages and practical assessments of playgrounds, examining maintenance and compliance issues.

The workshops promote an understanding of the current Playground Safety Standards, encourage the assessment of playground equipment to comply with current Standards, and aim to improve the inspection and maintenance of playground equipment.

Attendance at the seminars will equip participants with:

Knowledge of playground injuries
Working knowledge of the current Australian/New Zealand Surfacing and Playground Equipment Standards
Strategies for ensuring playground equipment is maintained to the requirements of the Standards
An understanding of the planning process in developing safe and creative playspaces (optional)
Knowledge of issues relating to litigation (optional)

Click here to view sample agendas.

Evaluation forms are given to each delegate to fill in at the end of their session. This allows us to write an evaluation report for each course held.

Workshops can also be tailored to individual group needs, such as a 2 hour inservice on current Australian Playground Standards or a workshop discussing creative playspace design for childcare centres.

Click here to download further information regarding Training & Presentations or contact the Playground Advisory Unit on (02) 9845 0890.

Quality Trainers

The Playground Advisory Unit's Trainers have diverse backgrounds in Landscape Design, Child Development including Special Needs, Education and substantial experience and knowledge in Playground Safety. They have extensive experience in training both large and small groups from a variety of backgrounds. Trainers are consistently evaluated as excellent by delegates.

Other Services Provided:

As well as training and on-site inspections the Playground Advisory Unit provides a range of other services including:

Technical advisory & information service on all aspects of playground safety & development
Provision of facts sheets and other publications to assist in the development of safe, creative playgrounds
Research into areas of playground safety development
Design, construction and maintenance advice on safe play areas & evaluation of playground plans produced by other agencies
Lobby for updated Australian Playground Safety Standards
Encourage increased awareness and compliance of playground equipment with the current Australian Standards
Provide guidelines & ongoing evaluation of playground developments in NSW (including playspace plans)
Display of best practice playspace at Kidsafe House
Services specifically aimed at assisting regional, disadvantaged and special needs groups