Get ready for a splashing day of fun at Wet’n’Wild! Participants will enjoy water slides, splash zones, wave pools, and interactive water play while building confidence, teamwork, and resilience in a safe, supervised environment.

This outing encourages physical activity, social connection, and confidence-building — all while having heaps of fun in the water! Entry and lunch are included. Participants are welcome to bring towels, a change of clothes, sunscreen, and optional spending money for snacks or treats. Pick up & drop off: Petrie Water Mill Meeting Point

Risk Details

• Slips, trips, or falls on wet, uneven, or slippery surfaces

• Drowning or water-related incidents

• Collisions or injuries on water slides, wave pools, or inflatables

• Fatigue, dehydration, or heat exhaustion from sun exposure and physical activity

• Adverse weather conditions (storms, extreme heat, or lightning)

• Emotional distress or sensory overload from crowds, noise, or high stimulation

• Allergic reactions to food, sunscreen, or environmental elements

• Food-related illness or choking hazards during meals or snacks

• Getting lost or separated from the group

• Minor injuries from interacting with waterpark equipment or environment

• Travel-related incidents during transport

Potential Repercussions

• Minor injuries (scrapes, bruises, sprains)

• Serious injury requiring medical attention (fractures, drowning, heat stroke)

• Allergic reactions or foodborne illness

• Temporary distress, anxiety, or sensory overload

• Dehydration or sunburn

• Disorientation if separated from the group

Alternative Options

• Use quieter or shallower areas of the park for lower stimulation or lower risk

• Participate in selected rides or pools instead of full park access

• Attend for a shorter duration or split into smaller groups

• Replace the outing with an indoor water or pool-based activity if necessary

• Reschedule if extreme weather or unsafe conditions are forecast

Strategies to Reduce Risk

• Conduct a pre-departure safety briefing outlining water safety, group boundaries, and expected behaviour

• Maintain 1:1 or 1:2 staff-to-participant ratios depending on support needs

• Ensure participants have sunscreen, hats, water, and appropriate swimwear

• Staff to carry first-aid kits, emergency contact details, and communication devices

• Supervise participants closely, particularly in pools, wave areas, and on slides

• Assign buddies or small groups to prevent separation

• Monitor participants for fatigue, dehydration, or emotional distress

• Follow all waterpark safety rules and ride restrictions for participants

• Ensure food safety for meals and snacks, and check for allergies

• Provide rest breaks and shaded areas as needed

• Debrief after the outing to check for injuries or wellbeing concerns