Kidsafe Queensland

Kidsafe Playground Publications

The Playspace Resource Kit contains information sheets on all aspects of playground safety, of interest to Child Care Centres, Early Childhood educators, schools, local councils and home based carers.

The Kit contains information on the following: Getting Started! safe play hazard checklist, Playground Statistics, Legal Responsibilities, Australian Standards, Safe Play Surfaces, Safe Play Without Hazards, Safe Maintenance, Safe Shade and Plants, Playground Injury, Planning for Outdoor Play, Safe Play Benefits, Safe Play Rules, safe home Play, Non Fixed Play Equipment, Timber Treatment, Sandpits, Bike Tracks, Mounds for Play Equipment, Natural Playspaces and Guidelines on setting up mobile play equipment. 

All information incorporates the new Playground Standards - AS 4685: 2004

Planning for Safer Playgrounds: an Industry Guide provides more detailed planning information than that contained in the Kit. Playground owners, operators, or committee members who have been given the task of installing a new playground, or perhaps upgrading an existing playground will find information on who can help, and what services can be provided.

The Industry Guide helps play providers locate suppliers in industry who offer quality services and products related to safe play design, play equipment, construction, maintenance and management of playground environments. Some simple planning steps lead through a series of practical checklists with questions to help you assess the quality of the services or products being offered. Order Form.

Concept Designs for Schools contains a series of concept plans for outdoor spaces, including deck seating, outdoor classroom amphitheatres, boardwalks and outdoor chess. Order Form.

Concept Designs for Early Childhood Services includes a series of concept plans for bike tracks, mound slides, seating, stages, sandpits, dry creek beds, walkways and stepping stones. Order Form.

To order Kidsafe Resource Kit, Planning for Safer Playgrounds, Fact Sheets, posters or videos, download the Order Form and fax back to Kidsafe.

More Information

A selection of Safety Fact Sheets, videos and other publications are available from the Playground Advisory Unit run by Kidsafe NSW. (Please be aware that some information is subject to State laws/legislation and may not be appropriate for Queensland).

"Keeping It Safe" Video
Information on duty of care, inspection & maintenance of playground equipment, impact absorbing materials and record keeping.

"Playing It Safe" Video
Provides information on planning, installation, maintenance and supervision of playgrounds.

For further information contact Kidsafe NSW or www.kidsafensw.com.au for further details.