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 […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News January 2022
I hope you’ve all had a safe and happy holiday and managed to have a well deserved break despite the newest phase of the COVID pandemic being upon us. Sadly already this summer, 5 children under the age of 15 have drowned in Australia. Please read our important warning for all parents and carers in […]
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 […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News December 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s already Christmas. I want to thank everyone who has supported us during what has been a challenging year. I also want to acknowledge my incredible team – some who until a week ago had never met – who have adapted to every situation thrown at them and worked tirelessly to […]
Child supervision warning after five toddler drownings in two months
Water safety authorities including Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and Kidsafe Victoria are calling for active supervision of children at pools, beaches and inland waterways following five toddler drowning deaths in Victoria in two months. Most recently, a two-year-old drowned after falling off a pier in Portarlington near Geelong on Thursday 3rd September. According to the […]
