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Safety First: AS 4422 (Int):2022 Playground Surfacing and Its Interim Release
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Playgrounds that Embrace All Abilities: AS 1428.1:2021 and Its Impact on Inclusive Design
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AS 16630 (2021): A Game-Changer in Outdoor Fitness Equipment Standards
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The Latest Standard for Skateparks: AS EN 14974 (2021)
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What Are the Latest Trends in Playground Design in Australia?
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Ensuring Safety and Fun: Australian Standards for Playground Equipment and Surfacing
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Enhancing Safety and Fun: AS 4685 Part 1-6 (2021) Update for Playground Equipment and Surfacing
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Why Is Compliance with Playground Standards Essential?
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Understanding the Four Types of Playground Inspections in Australia
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Pricing Playground Inspections: A Guide for New Companies and Sole Traders in Australia
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Choosing Age-Appropriate Playground Equipment: Guidelines for Selecting Equipment Suitable for Different Age Groups
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News

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
Playground fire caused by children playing with matches
Playground fire caused by children playing with matches
Skatepark shut ‘until further notice’ after child injured in hole on ramp
Skatepark shut ‘until further notice’ after child injured in hole on ramp
Graffiti at skate park removed included swastika logos
Graffiti at skate park causes consideration for motion sensor cameras
9-year-old fractures multiple bones falling off swing, school fails to alert parents
9-year-old fractures multiple bones falling off swing, school fails to alert parents
'I just screamed' Playground design blamed after child hit by bike
'I just screamed': Playground design blamed after child hit by e-bike
Mum’s dangerous find at children’s playground reveals ‘frightening’ trend
Mum’s dangerous find at children’s playground reveals ‘frightening’ trend
How the Olympic Games Forever Changed Skate Parks
How the Olympic Games Forever Changed Skate Parks
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Elementary school playground wrecked by car crash
Overseas children to enjoy recycled playgrounds that don’t meet Australian standards
Overseas children to enjoy recycled playgrounds that don’t meet Australian standards
Letter from 11-Year-Old to Councilmember Highlights Concerns as Adults Overrun playground.jpg
Letter from 11-Year-Old to Councilmember Highlights Concerns as Adults Overrun playground
The Texas Sized Surprise You’ll Find in This Massive Skate Park
The Texas Sized Surprise You’ll Find in This Massive Skatepark
Controversial debate for parent installing ‘gross’ playground feature that poses health risk
Controversial debate for parent installing ‘gross’ playground feature that poses health risk
Why did this new playground cost over $1 Million Park district provides explanation
Why did this new playground cost over $1 Million? Park district provides explanation
In case you missed it. playgrounds aren’t just for kids...they’re also for the kids at heart!
In case you missed it: playgrounds aren’t just for kids – they’re also for the kids at heart!
Study shows female skateboarders ‘confined to the margins’ of the skating community
Study shows female skateboarders ‘confined to the margins’ of the skating community
Rotting train-themed playground equipment removed for safety
Rotting train-themed playground equipment removed for safety
Skate Park approved despite local concerns
Skate Park approved despite local concerns
Playground slide closed after parents report injuries
Playground slide closed after parents report injuries
Works kick off on Kalgoorlie $1.2 Million-Dollar nature playground
Works kick off on Kalgoorlie $1.2 Million-Dollar nature playground
Playground temporarily closed after 3 separate attacks by ‘mindless’ vandals
Playground temporarily closed after 3 separate attacks by ‘mindless’ vandals
City digs deeper to fix skate park after problem arises
City digs deeper to fix Skatepark after problem arises
School playground flooded with sewage
School playground flooded with sewage
Pride design installation at skatepark vandalised
Pride design installation at skatepark vandalised
Victim awarded $283,000 appeal in liability claim against the Council after injury on playground surface.
Victim awarded $283,000 appeal in liability claim against the Council after injury on playground surface.
Brazen car thief takes motor on joyride around newly opened skatepark
Brazen car thief takes motor on joyride around newly opened skatepark
£200,000 raises campaign to finally replace skatepark destroyed by 2009 arson fire
£200,000 raises campaign to finally replace skatepark destroyed by 2009 arson fire
School playground burns down after car hits powerline
School playground burns down after car hits powerline
Multifunctional structure serves as shading for a school playground + a cultural event space.
Unique multifunctional structure design serves as shading for a school playground
Playground set alight for ‘at least the 12th time’ since last year
Playground set alight for ‘at least the 12th time’ since last year
Teen brothers charged in $230K playground arson
Teen brothers charged in $230K playground arson
‘Right to skate’ group helping the marginalized youth in the skatepark scene
‘Right to skate’ group helping the marginalized youth in the skatepark scene
Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to flooding
Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to flooding
Huge deteriorating oak trees removed from playground
Huge deteriorating oak trees removed from playground
Storm damage ruins school playground
Storm damage ruins school playground
Massive tree branch falls on 3 children at playground, trapping young girl
Massive tree branch falls on 3 children at playground, trapping young girl

TRAINING COMPLETE – Tamworth Regional Council NSW March 2021

9th – 11th March 2021

Our first host for 2021! Another 20 students trained on playground safety with PSIA!

A big thank you to Tamworth Regional Council for hosting and Gold Leaf Catering for the amazing food!

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