Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child is too big for the recommended restraint for their age group? It is important that a restraint is the right one for a child’s size. Therefore, the road rules allow a child who is too heavy or tall to use the restraint recommended for the next age category (e.g. if a […]
Child restraints in taxis
The Victorian child restraint road rules do not require taxi drivers to provide child restraints or booster seats for customers. However, the road rules do require taxi drivers to ensure there is at least one anchor fitting ready for passengers who wish to supply their own restraint. The Victorian child restraint road rules require that […]
National Child Restraint Guidelines
Keeping children as safe as possible while travelling in motor vehicles The National Guidelines for the Safe Restraint of Children Travelling in Motor Vehicles have been developed by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and Kidsafe – The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia. The National Guidelines provide best practice recommendations that have been approved by the […]
Child Car Restraint Training Options
Option 1: 52778WA Course in Type 1 Child Car Restraint Fitting This accredited training course will provide prospective Type 1 Child Car Restraint fitters with the knowledge and skills to install child restraints and conduct Type 1 fitting and checking services, as well as providing participants with the knowledge and understanding to educate consumers on […]
Kidsafe Victoria e-news March 2014
Welcome to the March edition of Kidsafe’s e-news. Please find enclosed information about curtain and blind cord dangers, Kidsafe’s Child Restraint Education Sessions, the upcoming ‘The Baby and Toddler Show’, as well as some product recalls. We also encourage you to check out our freshly updated website which not only contains some great new information, […]
