Closing the Gate on Backyard Pool Drownings
A safety campaign targeting the reduction of toddler drowning in backyard pools, will be launched today by the State Coroner, Judge Ian Gray today at Fed Square. Joining the State Coroner will be a number of key stakeholders in water safety, together with Josie Costanzo. Josie’s son Justin, drowned some 13 years ago in a […]
First Aid and CPR
It is a good idea for parents and carers of children to at least have basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR – this will equip you with the skills to respond just in case the unthinkable does happen. Having First Aid and CPR knowledge is particularly important if you have a home pool or […]
Pool Fencing Inspections
All pool and spa barriers experience wear and tear over time (including rust, missing bolts or screws and damage), which is why it is important to ensure your barrier is regularly checked and maintained. Checking the safety of your pool barrier might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. The resources […]
Renting or leasing a property with a pool
In Victoria, evidence suggests that rental property residents are at greater risk of experiencing a backyard pool drowning. Pool barrier checks and maintenance can often be overlooked in rentals as there are no permanent residents at the property. The information and resources below are designed to assist estate agents, property managers, landlords and tenants to […]
Pool Fencing Laws
Changes to Victoria’s Pool and Spa Barrier Laws On Friday 6th April 2018 the State Government announced a number of proposed changes to Victoria’s pool and spa barrier laws. As part of the proposed regulatory changes A mandatory register will be established including all household pools and spas across the state. A mandatory inspection regime […]
Pool Fence Safety
‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ Backyard Pool Safety Campaign When it comes to backyard pool safety, the best offence is a good defence Despite significant reductions in toddler drowning deaths over time, drowning continues to be one of the leading causes of accidental death for Australian children under 5 years of age. Statistics from the Royal Life […]
Brand Quad Bikes with Safety Message for Children Under 16
Kidsafe Victoria today called for all quad bikes to carry a highly visible warning that children under 16 should not be driving or riding on the vehicles as passengers. It would then become illegal to import or sell quad bikes without the warnings in place. Parents are currently putting their children’s lives at risk […]
Safety for Our Little Fellas
Kidsafe Victoria, with the support of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, have adapted Kidsafe South Australia’s Child Safety resource kit to target Victorian Aboriginal parents and carers. The ‘Safety for Our Little Fellas’ kit is designed to provide organisations and services with a tool to effectively engage Aboriginal parents and carers in […]
