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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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