Do you want to create a fun outdoor space that protects your kids against the elements? Are you looking to create a kid-friendly space in your café or restaurant, or are you a council representative in need of shade solutions for council parks and playgrounds? Then, Global Shade can help. Kids spend hours playing on …
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Shade Sails & Structures for Playgrounds & Sandpits
September 8th, 2021 · Comments Off on Shade Sails & Structures for Playgrounds & Sandpits · Applications, Playgrounds, Shade Sails
The Importance of Shade Structures at Playgrounds
January 3rd, 2019 · Comments Off on The Importance of Shade Structures at Playgrounds · Playgrounds
Everyone knows that Aussies love the outdoors. Our love for the outdoors is also the reason why most parents encourage their children to play outdoors. Because of this, kids use playgrounds throughout the year here in Australia. While this is all well and good, Australian kids face the risk of overexposure to the sun’s UV …
The Importance of Shade Structures at Parks
December 26th, 2018 · Comments Off on The Importance of Shade Structures at Parks · Playgrounds
Parks, reserves and outdoor recreational areas can be seen in every Australian city. After all, we simply love spending time outdoors being one with nature! However, due to our geographical location, we also experience a very high amount of UV radiation from the sun. Excessive exposure to UV radiation can cause people to develop skin …
The Importance of Kindergarten Shade Sails
September 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on The Importance of Kindergarten Shade Sails · Playgrounds
Shade sails can be seen installed in several public spaces here in Australia. From carports to outdoor pools, parks and playgrounds, shade sails are used to provide shade in various public spaces. However, if there’s one space which needs shade sails the most, it is kindergartens. Sure, everybody needs sun protection, but adults know how …
4 Undeniable Benefits of Playground Shade Structures
August 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on 4 Undeniable Benefits of Playground Shade Structures · Playgrounds
Shade structures are a fairly common sight in public spaces here in Australia. From parks to swimming pools to school playgrounds, shade structures are just about everywhere. While everyone needs protection from the sun’s heat, children need it the most. Children love playing with their friends outdoors, and it is up to us adults to …
Shade recommendations for early childhood centres
August 8th, 2018 · Comments Off on Shade recommendations for early childhood centres · Playgrounds
Western Australia is a region which experiences a very high amount of UV radiation. Excessive exposure to this radiation can cause various types of skin conditions including melanoma-based skin cancer. While UV radiation can cause skin problems in people of all ages, young children face the most risk. One way to limit UV exposure is …
Playground shade structures continue to be a vital shade application for schools
June 6th, 2018 · Comments Off on Playground shade structures continue to be a vital shade application for schools · Playgrounds
Playground shade structures are a vital requirement in Australia. Australia is known to experience extreme UV radiation levels. While adults understand this and they take sun protection measures, children do not. Children should never be allowed to play in playgrounds without shade here in Australia. As a shade solution manufacturer, nothing worries me more than …
A guide to planning & designing school shade structures
November 22nd, 2017 · Comments Off on A guide to planning & designing school shade structures · Playgrounds
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and younger children are more at risk of skin cancer caused by the harmful ultra violet rays from our harsh sunlight than any other demographic. UVR is most intense between 10am and 3pm when children are at school. Therefore, it is mandatory …
Shade options for school shade
November 1st, 2017 · Comments Off on Shade options for school shade · Playgrounds
A study showed that students were willing to make use of shade if it was provided by the school, however many schools still don’t offer adequate shade to students. The use of shade in schools is now one of the protection measures prescribed by the Cancer Council for protection from harmful UV rays. This galvanised …
The 101 on playground shade structures
May 10th, 2017 · Comments Off on The 101 on playground shade structures · Playgrounds
It goes without saying that kids love playgrounds, be it summer or winter. Moreover, parents love playgrounds too. They occupy kids and keep them entertained and give parents some much needed time to relax. However, playgrounds present many dangers – and no, I’m not talking about monkey bars that are too high. I’m talking about …
