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Australia Day Weekend Scorcher Poses Threat To Children

Thursday, 25 January 2018 10:08

Kidsafe Victoria today said the weather forecast for scorching temperatures in the high 30s and early 40s this long weekend could prove fatal for children left unattended in cars.

Early Childhood Centres can Play a Major Role in Hot Cars Campaign

Kidsafe

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 09:32

The front doors and car parks of Early Childhood Centres across Victoria could become one of the most cost effective ways of reminding parents and carers about the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars.

Who is Watching? Toddlers Can Drown Quickly and Silently

Kidsafe

Wednesday, 06 December 2017 13:04

Kidsafe Victoria has issued a warning about the increased risk of drowning in backyard swimming pools during the Christmas and summer holidays, with thousands of pool parties and barbecues taking place across the State.

Kidsafe Opens New Children's Injury Prevention Hub

Kidsafe

Friday, 11 August 2017 09:02

Every year in Victoria approximately 19 children die and over 100,000 are treated in hospital as a result of unintentional injuries. The majority of these injuries and deaths are preventable.

Almost 500 Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Annually for Farm Injuries

Kidsafe

Thursday, 20 July 2017 14:34

Kidsafe Victoria has launched its 'Staying Safe on the Farm' creative competition aimed at preventing the number of serious injuries on farms, which are responsible for ten children a week being treated in hospital.

Retrospective Pool Barrier Laws Not Enough to Reduce Home Pool and Spa Drowning Rates

Kidsafe

Monday, 17 July 2017 00:00

Kidsafe Victoria has stressed the need for a mandatory pool and spa register and a mandatory pool and spa barrier inspection system in Victoria, in order for government reforms to have a significant impact on reducing rates of fatal and non-fatal child drowning.

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Media Release

Australia Day Weekend Scorcher Poses Threat To Children

Early Childhood Centres can Play a Major Role in Hot Cars Campaign

Who is Watching? Toddlers Can Drown Quickly and Silently

Kidsafe Opens New Children's Injury Prevention Hub

Almost 500 Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Annually for Farm Injuries

Retrospective Pool Barrier Laws Not Enough to Reduce Home Pool and Spa Drowning Rates

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