Statement 4
Children should have access to indoor and outdoor play facilities.
That all children’s wards have an area within the ward designated primarily for children’s
play activities.
That the indoor play areas be equipped with adequate storage for play equipment and
craft materials.
That where possible an outdoor play area be situated adjacent to the children’s ward.
That the outdoor play area be provided with adequate weatherproof storage for play
equipment.
That where an existing children’s ward cannot arrange for access to a suitable outdoor
area, some arrangement be made for access to an alternative indoor area which is large
enough to facilitate gross motor and group bed activities.
NOTE: Some traditional outdoor play activities can be satisfactorily provided
indoors (e.g. water and sand play) so that outdoor weather conditions do not
preclude play with materials which have the potential for creative activity.
That all play areas be provided with access ways for beds, wheelchairs and other
mobility aids.
That the outdoor play area has adequate shade facilities in accordance with the
recommendations from the Australian Cancer Council.
Separate recreational/play areas are provided for younger children and adolescents to
cater for different recreational needs.