Horrified parents have reacted strongly after discovering that their local play centre in Melbourne’s southeast was being promoted as a location for an out-of-hours swingers’ club.
An online announcement for the gathering invites fellow ‘sexy’ young couples to join an event at the Cranbourne venue on Saturday, June 29.
The advertisement highlights children’s play equipment, including a giant ball pit and a jumping castle, as major attractions of the event.
According to the notice: “The party venue (not a home) features numerous amenities such as a laser light show, fog machine, impressive sound system, games, a giant ball pit, and a jumping castle, ensuring an amazing time for everyone.”
Parents express feelings of shock and disgust over the revelations, with some pledging to avoid returning.
Melissa White shared her sentiments: “I attended a birthday party here on Saturday and I’m just disgusted, simply disgusted.”
Nicole Bishop, another parent, remarked: “My son could have been here, and it’s truly making me feel sick.”
The owners of the centre have denied hosting the event.
A message posted on the ‘Casey Kids Play House’ Facebook page states: “We are working diligently to uncover the details surrounding this deeply concerning situation and any potential harm to our reputation.
“The playhouse is fully booked on weekends for children’s catered birthday parties and also for private events when we are not present.”
The message further assures: “Although the photos are of our venue, there was absolutely no intent to organize any event of this nature.”
The centre is closed for business today.
Bernie Geary, Victoria’s Child Safety Commissioner, expressed concern over the lack of specific regulations governing indoor play centres and has urged for a legislative review.
“There is an absence of regulations addressing these matters, so it is definitely an issue that warrants examination by the authorities,” he stated.
