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Safety First: AS 4422 (Int):2022 Playground Surfacing and Its Interim Release

Playgrounds that Embrace All Abilities: AS 1428.1:2021 and Its Impact on Inclusive Design

AS 16630 (2021): A Game-Changer in Outdoor Fitness Equipment Standards

The Latest Standard for Skateparks: AS EN 14974 (2021)

What Are the Latest Trends in Playground Design in Australia?

Ensuring Safety and Fun: Australian Standards for Playground Equipment and Surfacing

Enhancing Safety and Fun: AS 4685 Part 1-6 (2021) Update for Playground Equipment and Surfacing

Why Is Compliance with Playground Standards Essential?

Understanding the Four Types of Playground Inspections in Australia

Pricing Playground Inspections: A Guide for New Companies and Sole Traders in Australia

Choosing Age-Appropriate Playground Equipment: Guidelines for Selecting Equipment Suitable for Different Age Groups

News

Ecore converts end-of-life gym flooring into playground surfacing.jpg

Ecore converts end-of-life gym flooring into playground surfacing

Jumping castle only pegged down by half its anchor points when six children killed, Tasmanian court told

Jumping castle only pegged down by half its anchor points when six children killed, Tasmanian court told

Playground named after 7-year-old killed at school by falling gate

Playground named in memory of 7-year-old killed at school by falling gate

Traumatising Big message left burned into grass at children’s playground

‘Traumatising’: Big message left burned into grass at children’s playground

Pigeon culler slammed for firing rifle metres away from playground in broad daylight

Pigeon culler slammed for firing rifle metres away from playground in broad daylight

Playground closures during pandemic

‘Lost childhoods’: Government urged to apologise for playground closures during pandemic

Student suffers critical injuries after tree falls on 5 children playing on playground

Student suffers critical injuries after tree falls on 5 children playing on playground

Aussies in awe of incredible nostalgic playground photo

Aussies in awe of incredible nostalgic playground photo: 'Wouldn't be allowed these days'

New accessible playground in Vernon made of recycled tires

New accessible playground in Vernon made of recycled tires

Police reopen investigation into playground crash that killed 2 schoolgirls

Police reopen investigation into playground crash that killed 2 schoolgirls

Serious hazard Playground equipment under scrutiny after spate of injuries

‘Serious hazard’: Playground equipment under scrutiny after spate of injuries

Horrified mother finds maintenance worker spraying herbicide over playground

Horrified mother finds maintenance worker spraying herbicide over playground

Playground fall leaves Aussie Boy with painful and incurable disease

Playground fall leaves Aussie Boy with painful and incurable disease

School fails to notify mother after autistic child injured on playground .PNG

School fails to notify mother after autistic boy kicked by child on playground swing

5-year-old slices fingers on carousel at playground

5-year-old slices fingers on carousel at playground

Crew demolish playground equipment, shocking some homeless.jpg

Crew demolish playground that had become ‘a haven for drug users and unhoused people’

Daycare centres are exposing children to risky play, and there are unexpected results

Daycare centres are exposing children to risky play, and there are unexpected results

Officials blamed for playground gate collapse that killed 10-year-old boy.jpg

Officials blamed for playground gate collapse that killed 10-year-old boy

skater works to protect others after near-death injury

'Dangerous' playground equipment removed from Lower Burrell Park

'Dangerous' playground equipment removed from Lower Burrell Park

How adult playgrounds are revolutionising fitness in more ways than one.jpg

How adult playgrounds are revolutionising fitness in more ways than one

Council under fire over 'depressing' worn out playgrounds .png

Council under fire over 'depressing' worn out playgrounds

WA mum calls for urgent action after finding 60 needles on streets, playgrounds

WA mum calls for urgent action after finding 60 needles on streets and playgrounds

Are playgrounds too safe? Why anthropologists say kids need to monkey around

Are playgrounds too safe? Why anthropologists say kids need to monkey around

Charity's playground air pollution warning

Charity's playground air pollution warning

8-year-old Aussie girl pricked by needle in Primary School playground

8-year-old Aussie girl pricked by needle in Primary School playground

Parents face fines if children violate skate park policy

Masked man accused of trying to steal playground equipment in Evansville .jpg

Masked man accused of trying to steal playground equipment in Evansville

4-year-old poked by hypodermic needle found on school playground

4-year-old poked by hypodermic needle found on school playground: ‘Complete panic’

Children find box full of drugs and candy on school playground, cops say

Children find box full of drugs and candy on school playground, cops say

Faecal find on playground beach leads to cleanup and conversation

Faecal find on playground beach leads to cleanup and conversation

Requests to Restrict access to school grounds and playgrounds, likely not possible

Requests to Restrict access to school grounds and playgrounds, likely not possible

Probe into multiple zip wire and swing accidents at playground

Probe into multiple zip wire and swing accidents at playground

Nightmare playgrounds of the past which would give health and safety a headache .jpg

Nightmare playgrounds of the past which would give health and safety a headache

Parents protest as council remove children’s DIY bike jump

Parents protest as council remove children’s DIY bike jump

Beachgoers welcome plans for adventure playground made with ocean waste

Beachgoers welcome plans for adventure playground made with ocean waste

Recycling PPE for playground surfaces

Recycling PPE for playground surfaces

Proper greening of schoolyards fosters inclusion, creative learning and children's health

Proper greening of schoolyards fosters inclusion, creative learning and children's health

Case closed Community helps Jacksonville school for children with autism replace stolen playground

Case closed: Community helps Jacksonville school for children with autism replace stolen playground

Police arrest suspects for hate speech, graffiti and vandalism of three different playgrounds and parks

Police arrest suspects for hate speech, graffiti and vandalism of three different playgrounds and parks

East Gippsland Shire Council Nov 2022

December 1, 2022

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