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Easy access with pram or stroller- Consider the width of the
entry point (880mm is standard width for wheelchairs) and the width of
aisles. Special parking areas, “Parents with Prams” Most feasible for shopping centres and larger stores, however many councils are designating parent parking in their public parking spaces, contact your council and encourage them to do the same. Parent Parking needs to be larger than a regular parking space (again similar to wheelchair access size). It should also be either curbside or nearest to the safest place to cross the road. Parent Parking is great to consider for open spaces such as parks, swimming pools and beaches too, encourage your council, we’re happy to talk to them on your behalf! |
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Making everyone welcome *Encourage staff to acknowledge and greet children. Consider a play area, it doesn’t need to be elaborate, a small table with paper and fat crayons is perfect and doesn’t take a lot of room. Give aways like stickers or coloring pictures are a great, inexpensive resource. They can feature your business and be hung instore! We don’t recommend unfilled balloons or anything that fits into a camera film canister as they can be choking hazards. |
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Nursing Nursing babies, by breast or bottle is a loving, natural and necessary act. You may wish to provide a clean, private and comfortable place for parents to nurse and these are fantastic. *Remember though, that parents should feel comfortable to nurse babies in public. Let your staff know that nursing parents are welcome and suggest some answers to any queries other customers may have Toilets *If you don’t have toilets on site, ensure that your staff know where the nearest public toilet is located and the quickest way to get there. If you do have toilets, is there a
change table in the lady’s and men’s toilets? |
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General Safety Common sense is the best indicator when it comes to safe places for children. It’s important to note that in this instance we refer to safety in respect to preventable accidents and injury. When it comes to physical safety, we fully endorse the Safety House Program and would encourage Family Friendly members to become Safety Houses by visiting www.safetyhouse.org.au Criteria *Play area (if available) contains
clean, safe toys and books. |
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Restaurant & Catering *Include healthy options such as
grilled chicken, fish or a stir fry and present them with colorful,
vibrant fresh veggies. Kids love colour! Tourism/Accommodation Consider a playground if room
permits or provide in room entertainment such as colouring. Events Provide lots of toilets,
there’s no such thing as too many! |