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Dangerous Decks and Balconies become the new Backyard Pool Danger Spot

Wednesday, 02 April 2014 16:23

Dangerous decks and balconies are fast becoming the new danger spot around the home and need to be treated with the same safety concerns as backyard swimming pools, a leading Australian architect specialising in safety design for homes said today.

Architect Calls for National Home Safety Standards to Protect Older Australians

Homesafe Group

Thursday, 16 May 2013 10:57

...... With the exclusion of over 65's from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, home safety design standards could help protect the increasing number of older Australians from injury in the home.

Home Safety Targeted in Baby Boomers Renovation

Homesafe Group

Monday, 13 May 2013 14:00

On average falls killed four people a day over the age of 75 in 2011 with trend to increase.*

Home Injuries Need a National Road Toll Approach to Save Lives

Homesafe Group

Saturday, 06 April 2013 11:07

It is estimated that 320,000 children under the age of 15 are treated in hospital as a result of accidents, many of which are sustained within their homes and are preventable.

Federal Government Super Grab to Spark Home Renovation Boom

Homesafe Group

Monday, 01 April 2013 10:04

Dramatically highlights investment in the family home through renovation as a safer way to build a nest egg out of the reach of government rule changes.