Pop-Up kids' play sessions in hired halls

Parents and carers paying per child or per family, and families booking private party sessions in the hall.

Session entry fees, party hire fees and holiday programs, minus hall hire. Regular weekly sessions give steadier income than one-off events.

• Organising and setting up quickly
• Friendly with families and children
• Social media and local promotion
• Keeping a play space safe

• Hall hire conditions and whether the venue's insurance covers your activity, so check before booking
• Working With Children Check requirements for you and any helpers, which differ by state and territory
• Equipment safety, supervision levels and first aid, and check what guidance applies to your setup
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire
• If you sell snacks, check local council food rules and allergy risks
• Bookings can be uneven, and setup and pack-down time eats into your hours

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much portable play gear you buy, such as soft play, ride-ons and craft stations, and what you spend on setup and promotion.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many sessions and parties you run and how many families attend. Bookings can be uneven, and setup and pack-down time takes up part of your hours.

Check hall hire conditions and whether the venue's insurance covers your activity. Also look at Working With Children Check requirements, which differ by state and territory, equipment safety, supervision and first aid, public liability insurance, and local council food rules if you sell snacks.