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Minister warns: leaving kids in hot cars can be dangerous

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As temperatures soared to 40 degrees today, Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovell joined Kidsafe Victoria to warn parents about the dangers of leaving young children in hot cars.
   

National Kidsafe Day Awards Aim to Highlight Community Achievements in Child Injury Prevention

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Kidsafe, the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, has opened nominations for their annual National Kidsafe Day Awards this week. The aim of the awards is to recognise those in the local community who have made a significant contribution to child injury prevention.
   

Making a Safer World for Kids

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Kidsafe is partnering with Goodwill Freelancing to engage parents and children to think creatively about child injury prevention.
   

Brand Quad Bikes with Safety Message for Children Under 16

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Kidsafe Victoria today called today 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.
   

Kidsafe Backs Pool Safety Registration

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Kidsafe Victoria, which played a major role in the introduction of backyard pool fencing in Victoria with the State Government, today backed the concept of backyard swimming pool registration being considered by the Victorian Government.

   

Kitchen and Laundry Sinks can be Deadly for Kids

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Kidsafe cautioned that underneath the kitchen and laundry sink can be a major danger area for young children, as a range of household cleaners are often stored there.
   

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