Guides

Sizing, safety and straight answers for hiring marquees, jumping castles, furniture, power and more for events across Australia. Written for people actually planning one.

Marquee Permits by State: What Event Hirers Must Check

Key temporary structure permit and engineering rules for marquees and staging across Australian states, with compliance tips for hirers and DIY event planners.

5 min read

Verifying Jumping Castle Anchoring Under AS 3533.4.1

Key anchoring, supervision and wind rules Australian event hirers must check on inflatables to meet AS 3533.4.1 and state WorkSafe guidance.

5 min read

2026 Christmas Party Hire: Essential Safety Checks

Plan safe end-of-year events with key checks for hired inflatables, marquees and electrical equipment under Australian standards and rules.

7 min read

AS 3533.4.1 Requirements for Inflatable Hirers

Key obligations under Australian Standard AS 3533.4.1 for safe jumping castle and inflatable use at events, based on current WorkSafe guidance.

7 min read

AS 3533.4.1: Inflatable Safety Rules for Australian Hirers

Key requirements of Australian Standard AS 3533.4.1 for jumping castles and inflatables, including anchoring, supervision and compliance checks for event hirers.

5 min read

What Size Marquee Do I Need? Guest Numbers to Metres

How to turn a guest list into a marquee size in metres, with seated dining, cocktail and dance floor space allowances and real dimension examples.

4 min read

Wedding Hire Checklist: What to Book and When

A practical wedding hire checklist for Australian couples covering marquees, furniture, power, toilets and styling, with a realistic booking timeline.

5 min read

Portable Toilets for Events: How Many Do You Need?

A practical guide to working out portable toilet numbers for an Australian event, covering guest ratios, alcohol, duration, accessible units and servicing.

4 min read

Bond, Damage Waiver and Delivery Fees Explained

How Australian party hire pricing actually works: the difference between a bond and a damage waiver, typical delivery fees, and your rights if something goes wrong.

4 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Marquee in Australia?

Marquee hire prices in Australia by size, from a 3x3 gazebo to a 200-guest clear-span structure, what's included in the quote, and where the extra fees hide.

4 min read

Jumping Castle Safety: What to Check Before You Book

The real jumping castle safety checklist for Australian hirers: anchoring, wind limits, supervision, insurance and inspection records, and what the law actually requires.

4 min read

Jumping Castle Hire: What It Costs and What's Included

Jumping castle hire prices in Australia by size and type, what's usually included in the price, and the extras that get added on top.

4 min read

How Many Tables and Chairs Do I Need for My Event?

A practical guide to working out table and chair numbers from a guest list, covering round tables, trestle tables, chair spares and linen counts.

5 min read

Heating and Cooling a Marquee in Australian Conditions

How to heat or cool a marquee for an Australian event, comparing ducted heaters, patio heaters, evaporative cooling and portable air conditioning, with real gas safety notes.

4 min read

Do I Need a Generator for My Event? Sizing It in kVA

How to work out if your event needs a generator, what typical party equipment draws in watts, and how to convert that to a kVA generator size with headroom.

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