As you may be aware, we here in Australia experience an abnormal amount of UV radiation and it is this radiation that is the primary cause of skin cancer. Thankfully, this fact is recognised by local governments and councils alike. Many initiatives are already underway which aim to reduce the risk of skin cancer in …
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The SunSmart Shade Initiative
January 3rd, 2017 · Comments Off on The SunSmart Shade Initiative · Playgrounds, Shade Solutions
Cancer Council provides shade for secondary schools
September 6th, 2016 · Comments Off on Cancer Council provides shade for secondary schools · Playgrounds
A few years back, I was extremely glad to read that the Cancer Council was providing shade structures to secondary schools. The grant program that was launched was highly successful. As a shade solution provider, I couldn’t be any happier. Now, in 2016, this grant program is back and it promises to make even more …
Guidelines for installing school shade sails
August 30th, 2016 · Comments Off on Guidelines for installing school shade sails · Playgrounds
It may come as a surprise to you, but Australia’s skin cancer rates are the highest in the world. While as adults we understand the risk of UV radiation and “slip, slop, slap” to prevent it, children, however, do not and because they spend the most time outdoors, they are at the highest risk. Because …
Why playground shade structures are a must for our children’s safety
July 5th, 2016 · Comments Off on Why playground shade structures are a must for our children’s safety · Playgrounds
Kids love to play outdoors. Indeed, playgrounds are where kids are most active, interact with others and make new friends. However, it is essential that playgrounds in Australia are made safe for children to play in. Australia receives the highest amount of UV radiation as compared to other parts of the world and kids must …
Why your kindergarten needs shade sails
June 21st, 2016 · Comments Off on Why your kindergarten needs shade sails · Playgrounds
Kindergarten owners in Australia certainly have a lot of challenges to deal with. No, I’m not just talking about having to manage mischievous children and keeping them in line. A much more pressing concern is to offer a safe outdoor environment for the kids to play in. Australia is known to have the highest rates …
Finding Park Shade Manufacturers
September 24th, 2012 · Comments Off on Finding Park Shade Manufacturers · Playgrounds
The beauty of a park is that the less man-made structures can be seen, the more one can appreciate the beauty of the great outdoors. Even if in truth, a park is still a man-made environment, what with landscape designs, trees and shrubbery placed in strategic locations, the point is the same – the less …
Park Shelters for next summer
August 25th, 2012 · Comments Off on Park Shelters for next summer · Playgrounds
A little foresight always goes a long way, and this is never more so than ensuring you are prepared for another hot summer before summer arrives. In terms of shade solutions, it is best to be one step ahead of the rush for summer shade solutions – everyone under the heat of the sun will …
Beat the heat, order Playground Shade before summer
June 11th, 2012 · Comments Off on Beat the heat, order Playground Shade before summer · Playgrounds
How long can kids play on a jungle gym? How long can the lines be on the slide? The longer the kids play the more fun it is going to be – it is all part of growing up. A whole afternoon playing is never going to be enough time. And so is the next …
Playground shade manufacturers
May 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on Playground shade manufacturers · Playgrounds
Playground shade manufacturers have slightly more demanding jobs than your average shade solution specialist. This is because the intended recipients for the shade are children, and as such, will require extra special care in the construction and application of shade solutions. These manufacturers have to consider that the children in these playgrounds are in a …
