Liberty Swing

The City of Vincent Liberty Swing is located at the children’s playground at Hyde Park,  cnr Throssell and Glendower Streets, Perth. The swing allows children in wheelchairs the opportunity to experience the joy of having a swing in the park. It is the only swing of its type that is fully lockable and allows a maximum swing height – that is, really swinging, not just rocking back and forth.

As of 14 December 2018, a Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) will be required to use the Liberty Swing.

Liberty Swings are all designed to be locked with a key to ensure swing security when not in use. The key is used to access the safety belt compartment and to release the ramp on the Liberty Swing. The key has recently been changed to MLAK (Master Locksmith Access Key) on advice from National Disability Services (NDS).

The MLAK is an innovative system developed by Master Locksmiths and Spinal Cord Injuries Australia to enable people with disability to gain access to a network of public facilities, including Changing Places and other Liberty Swings, and now the Liberty Swing at Hyde Park.

To apply for a MLAK, please complete and return the Application Form with the $25 payment (per key) to the City.

Alternatively MLAK keys can also be obtained via www.masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak.php.

Conditions of Use

  • Please ensure that all instructions are read prior to use
  • Only the carer and swing user are to be in the swing area at any time
  • The carer is to remain in swing area with user at all times
  • The carer to be over 16 years old
  • Maximum combined weight of user and wheelchair on swing: 250kg

Keys are available at the City of Vincent, Administration and Civic Centre, 244 Vincent Street, Leederville, Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

The City of Vincent will not be liable for any injuries resulting from inappropriate use of the equipment.

Costs

  • $25 per key

More Information

Contact the Community Partnerships Team on (08) 9273 6000, email community.partnerships@vincent.wa.gov.au or in person at the Administration and Civic Centre, 244 Vincent Street, Leederville.

 

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