We are committed to making it easy for everyone to participate in our engagements. If you have specific requirements or any questions please contact the Community Engagement Team on 9298 8000 or email HaveYourSay@knox.vic.gov.au.

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If you do not speak one of these languages, contact Council through TIS on 131450.

If you would like a translator at a pop up, please notify the project team as early as possible.

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If you have any other questions, concerns or requests to ensure this engagement is accessible for you, contact us at haveyoursay@knox.vic.gov.au or call 9298 8000.

Pop ups

The locations of the pop ups are physically accessible. They are in busy locations so may be noisy and have a lot of people moving around. If you need a quiet space or one to one conversation please contact the project team directly.

• Continuous accessible elevated ramp as the primary route through the play structure.
• Ramp designed to be DDA‑compliant (Disability Discrimination Act), including appropriate gradients and rest platforms.
• Inclusive sensory play elements integrated along the ramp path (e.g., tactile panels, musical features, Indigenous‑inspired eel-pattern boards).
• Play opportunities at multiple levels, allowing participation from children with diverse abilities.
• Low‑level play elements (climbing, agility, swing-style activities) to avoid inaccessible areas.
• Design encourages social and inclusive play, ensuring children of varying ages and abilities can interact together.

• Confirm that the overall concept reflects the community feedback gathered in phase 1.
• Gather community input on the specific equipment and play features in the concept.
• Check that the concept supports people of all abilities and identify ways to improve accessibility.
• Build community trust and ownership by clearly explaining what’s included in this engagement and what happens next.

Community feedback will play a key role in confirming which playground features and design elements are most valued as we refine the concept plan.

Feedback is sought from:

• Playground users
• Local families with children
• Youth / teenagers
• People with a disability and carers
• Seniors / local residents
• Clubs based at Bayswater Marie Wallace

For this project we will be engaging our community at the level of Consult on the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum. This means we will listen to what you say and consider it when we make a decision.

• The specific types of play equipment included, especially items that support inclusiveness and accessibility.
• How the surrounding space (outside the play structure but within the site) can be used for other activities or features.

• The need to replace old equipment to meet Australian playground safety standards.
• Site boundaries, infrastructure constraints and planning/engineering compliance.
• Budget limits and available funding.
• Project timelines and Council delivery commitments.
• Ensure the playground is accessible for all users.