Pedestrian Safety
Walking is not only good for children’s health and fitness, it’s also a great way for them to get around their neighbourhood independently. However, being a pedestrian does involve a number of hazards, especially for young children. Roads are designed with adults in mind, however children are not ‘little adults’. Child pedestrians are at an […]
Children Left Unattended In Cars
Leaving children unattended in a car, even for a short period of time, can be fatal. Children are particularly at risk because they can lose fluid quickly, become dehydrated and suffer from heatstroke. Every year in Australia, over 5,000 children are rescued after being left unattended in a car. Between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018, Ambulance Victoria responded […]