Shading Australia With Purpose

Innovative, Australian-made shade systems built for UV protection, long-term safety, and modern design.

About us

Shade You Can Trust in Australia’s Climate

Equipping YOU with shade to protect your family and employees from Australia’s threatening UV Rays

With Australia’s hot climate and our depleting ozone layer, shade has become a priority and needs to become an essential in every Australian home, business, park, BBQ area, school and child care centre.

2 in 3 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they turn 70.

We are committed and dedicated to this cause, which is evident in the quality standards we uphold for every shade fabric we use. We ensure our shade fabrics:

Yarra Shade is completely insured while on the job

Yarra Shade (Aust.) carries a number of insurances to ensure that your project is secure. Our three varieties of insurance include:

We give expert advice by listening to you

Yarra Shade (Aust.) take a 3 stage approach to all projects:

Long-Term Safety First

Before anything else, we evaluate whether the installation can be completed with absolute long-term safety. If it cannot be guaranteed, we simply won’t proceed.

Perfect Shade, Exactly When You Need It

We carefully assess how the sun moves across your space to ensure the shade lands in the right spot at the right time of day. This is the most crucial step—and often the one others overlook.

Designed to Match Your Aesthetic

Your shade solution should look as good as it functions. We make sure the final result aligns with your visual preferences and elevates the overall look of your space.

We come to your place to hear and discuss your shade requirements to ensure we deliver the most appropriate shade product for your needs. This is often a 30 minute initial consultation.

We can create a 3D digital image of the completed job so you’ll know exactly what to expect, it will show the shade pattern throughout the day.

We are proud members of the following associations:

STA Member

STA Member

Yarra Shade Co. is a member of the Specialised Textiles Association (STA). Our STA Membership ensures we maintain honesty in quoting, business dealings, training and industry knowledge at all times.

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Master Builders Member

Master Builders Member

To ensure we comply with all building and construction laws and to stay up to date with latest news in the building industry, we are Members of the Master Builders’ Association of Victoria. Master Builders’ Membership requires strict business conduct and provides us with standards to uphold. For example this includes peer assessment, which is an indicator of quality workmanship and good business practices and frequent training.

Registered Building Practitioner

Registered Building Practitioner

Shade sails over 20 m², 3.6 m high, 2.5 m forward, or PVC over 10 m² need a building permit, which only a registered builder can provide. Installing without one is illegal. Residential projects usually don’t need planning permission, unless you're in a special overlay or affecting neighbours. Commercial/non-residential sails meeting the same size or material criteria need a building permit and usually planning permission. Licence: CB-L 25 196

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Free Consultation*

Quotes are free within the ring road/eastlink. A refundable quoting fee of $100 may apply for outer suburban locations. This does not apply to jobs over $8,000, schools or councils.

Free Consultation*

Quotes are free within the ring road/eastlink. A refundable quoting fee of $100 may apply for outer suburban locations. This does not apply to jobs over $8,000, schools or councils.