One in three toddler drownings occur in lakes, dams, rivers or creeks
Kidsafe Victoria issues warning to regional parents and carers on water hazards ahead of Labour Day long weekend [Pictured: Brooke holding photo of 13-month-old son Oscar; Ash and Matt] Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new campaign warning parents and carers about the dangers posed by drowning hazards in regional settings, heading into the Labour […]
Toddlers are at risk of drowning in everyday objects around the home
Kidsafe Victoria launches new campaign in a bid to reduce the number of childhood drowning incidents Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new campaign warning parents and carers about the dangers posed by drowning hazards in and around the home environment, heading into the Labour Day holiday. The call comes as statistics from the Royal Life […]
Five preventable child drownings drive water safety authorities to issue urgent warning for closer adult supervision
Families encouraged to set designated supervisors over the Australia Day holiday Kidsafe Victoria and Life Saving Victoria are urging parents and carers to ensure children are actively supervised in or around water this Australia Day holiday in a bid to prevent childhood drownings. The call comes as Life Saving Victoria statistics reveal five children […]
Distractions lead to fatal danger for children around water
Data reveals household chores and socialising to be the most common causes of breaks in active adult supervision On the back of Victoria’s worst childhood drowning toll in over 20 years, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to actively supervise children around water in a bid to reduce the number of drowning deaths. The […]
Warning about deadly button batteries launched in Torquay on the eve of Isabella Rees’ eighth birthday
Every week in Australia, 20 children present to hospital emergency departments with button battery related injuries Kidsafe Victoria and Bella’s Footprints Foundation have launched a button battery billboard campaign in Torquay, with a warning about the deadly common household item. The organisations are urging local parents and carers to be button battery aware and […]
KEEP POOLS FUN FOR YOUR FAMILY WITH A SAFE POOL BARRIER
Matt Welsh OAM, Australian Olympic Swimming Champion and Kidsafe Ambassador, shares his advice for families It’s safe to say that most – if not all – of us are looking forward to the summer months and being able to get back to more regular social gatherings with family and friends. Fingers crossed there will be […]
Homeowners urged to check their pool and spa barriers as toddler drowning rates spike to a 4 year high
Olympic Swimming Champion Matt Welsh, OAM, partners with Kidsafe to help save kids’ lives With Victorian families looking forward to the resumption of pool parties and social gatherings this summer, Kidsafe today launched their annual ‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ campaign, calling on homeowners to ‘help save a life’ by checking their pool and spa barriers […]
Kidsafe issues warning on ‘hidden’ home injury hazards as Victoria enters its sixth COVID-19 lockdown
The home is the most common location where childhood injuries occur Kidsafe Victoria has issued a call for parents and carers to conduct a safety audit of their homes and ensure measures are put in place to help keep children safe, as Victoria heads into its sixth COVID-19 lockdown. The call comes following a spike […]
Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival supports local children’s swim program to help save little lives.
[Pictured: Parents Ash, Matt, and son Hunter] The Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program has been announced as the official charity partner for the 2021 Campbell’s Shepparton Running Festival, which is scheduled to take place on 21st and 22nd August, 2021 The festival has something for all ages and abilities, with categories including a marathon, […]
Every week, 17 children are treated at a specialist burns unit across Australia and New Zealand
Protect your family this National Burns Awareness Month Kidsafe Australia is urging parents and carers to take action to prevent burns in the home as winter hits and ensure they are aware of the correct first aid measures if a burn does occur. The call comes during National Burns Awareness Month, an Australia-wide campaign focused […]
