Pedestrian Safety
Walking is part of our everyday lives, whether that be walking around the shops, walking to school or kinder with the kids, or taking a family walk to the park on a sunny afternoon with the dog. For children, taking their first step is a big milestone and a sign of their increasing independence. Once […]
Top 5 Tips for Poisoning Prevention
Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injury and hospital admissions for children in Australia, with the greatest risk for those ages one to three years. Many common household products can be harmful to children, these include medications, cleaning products, dishwasher powder, fertilisers, pesticides, bleaches and cosmetics. Here are our top 5 tips […]
Almost 500 Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Annually for Farm Injuries
Kidsafe Victoria has released the results of its Farm Safety Creative Competition, an initiative aimed at preventing the number of serious injuries on farms which are responsible for almost ten Victorian children per week being treated in hospital. Farm Safety Creative Competition Video: First Year 5 – 6 The Farm Safety Creative Competition, which was supported by […]
Kidsafe Victoria e-news May 2018
Welcome to the May edition of Kidsafe Victoria’s e-news. This month we will be sharing information on a new concussion management app and the findings from a recent study on child head injuries. We also have some information on the most recent product recalls. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook for regular safety tips […]
Kidsafe Victoria e-news March 2018
Welcome to the March edition of Kidsafe Victoria’s e-news. This month we have some information on choking prevention, the recent Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo and our range of free resources. We also have some information on the most recent product recalls. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook for regular safety tips and updates […]
