Almost 500 Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Annually for Farm Injuries
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. The competition is supported by WorkSafe Victoria. Kidsafe Victoria General Manager, Jason Chambers said statistics from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit […]
Retrospective Pool Barrier Laws Not Enough to Reduce Home Pool and Spa Drowning Rates
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. The call is in response to the Victorian Government’s recently released Regulatory […]
5 Ways to be Prepared for a First Aid Accident
As fellow parents and caregivers, we understand that the curious and adventurous nature of our children can mean that a first aid incident can occur at any time or place. While it can be distressing to see your baby injured or hurt, it is important for parents to prepare themselves in advance for a first […]
Kidsafe Victoria e-news August 2017
August e-news Welcome to our special edition of Kidsafe Victoria’s e-news dedicated to the opening of our new Community Support Centre at Monash Children’s Hospital! We also have some information on the most recent product recalls. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook for regular safety tips and updates – happy reading and stay safe! […]
