Services
provides information and support in the provision of accessible and safe outdoor
play opportunities for the community, and children in particular.
Services at a glance
- Promote better designs, planning and development of play opportunities and playgrounds.
- Represent the play sector on the Australian Standards Committee – CS – 005.
- The PRAV Executive Director is the Chair of this Committee.
- Provide resources, information and advice about play, playgrounds and play opportunities.
- Facilitate audits & assessments of playgrounds and play equipment.
- Consultation with organisations and individuals on issues relating to play.
- Collect, disseminate, exchange and refer information about play and play environments
- Present training programs for all sectors of the play community.
- Research into the use of playgrounds and their value.
- Coordinate special projects and activities including seminars, forums, policy development, research, presentations.
Advice and Support
PRAV provides expert advice and support to our members and those who have an interest in children and community playspace opportunities. Through our extensive networks and membership, PRAV can assist with specific support on any matter relating to creating and maintaining safe play experiences for children, families and the community.
Consultancy
PRAV provides consultancy on all aspects of playspace development and support, including:
- Technical support
- Policy development advice, risk management
- Advocacy strategies
- Management procedures
- Maintenance planning
To find out how we can assist you in your playspace planning and development, please give us a call on +61 3 8846 4111 for details on our consultancy services.
Referral Services
Through our extensive network here in Victoria, across Australia and around the world, PRAV can refer members to many different and varied services and resources as requested, including:
- Landscape architects
- Playground designers
- Suppliers and manufacturers
- Risk assessors
- Insurance providers
- Building and construction services
- Maintenance suppliers
- And much more…..
Member Activities
PRAV provides regular activities throughout the year to ensure that members and those involved in the play sector can be kept up-to-date on the latest trends and current issues on playspace development. Professional development is a vital component of our membership services, and we will keep members updated regularly on upcoming activities, including:
- Training programs
- Forums
- Briefings
- Networks of members from different sectors: early childhood, local government, industry and schools.
Forums
PRAV regularly runs forums relating to key issues as they arise, particularly as a key part of the consultation and participation of members in the Standards development process. PRAV will keep members updated on any current and relevant issues through our regular newsletter and special bulletins as required.
Presentations
PRAV is available to offer key experts in our industry to provide public presentations for many different topics to meet your specific needs. Our Executive Director, Barbara Champion regularly makes presentation on request from groups of people involved in the development, management and maintenance of playspaces from across Australia. Recent presentations include:
- Australasian Playground Annual Forum
- Melbourne City Council Safety Forum
- Safety in Education Conference
- Department of Human Services Children’s Services Forum.
Please contact us for more information on the more extensive list of presentation available, and how PRAV can create a specialized presentation to meet your needs.