As a non-government, not-for-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury we provide information in regards to the guidelines for the Australian Standards of Playgrounds.
Our Accredited Playground Assessors offer customised inspections of your new or existing playgrounds. We can also provide consultancy services to discuss safety and design of your play space during the planning stages.
Detailed below are our current fee-for-service and formal auditing options.
If you require any specific information, please do not hesitate to contact our Office by clicking the link below.
OPTION 1: Routine Visual Inspection In a Routine Visual Inspection we identify obvious hazards resulting from vandalism, wear and tear, or weather conditions e.g. damaged parts, broken glass, syringes, loss of under surfacing.
OPTION 2: Operational Inspection An Operational Inspection is a more detailed inspection to check the operation and stability of the equipment, wear of the components such as ball bearings and moving joints. You will receive a checklist report to the AS 4685 and AS 2244.
OPTION 3: Comprehensive Inspection A comprehensive inspection is a full compliance check to the safety requirements of the Australian Standards AS 4685 and AS 2244. Intended to establish the overall level of safety of equipment, foundations and surfaces. You will receive a detailed comprehensive report with photos and any recommendations.
OPTION 4: Post Construction Comprehensive Inspection A comprehensive inspection conducted prior to opening a new playground to verify the playground complies with the requirements of the relevant parts of the Australian Standards on playgrounds. PLAYGROUND INFORMATION SESSION An approximately one-hour information session supported by PowerPoint visuals. Designed for organisations, schools, and childcare centres, this session provides essential education on child safety in playground environments. It also introduces key principles of the Australian Standards for playground equipment and surfacing (AS 4685).
For further information and bookings please contact Kidsafe NT
** Kidsafe NT does not conduct impact testing on wet pour rubber soft-fall **
