With the Easter and school holidays upon us and many families heading on camping trips or walks, Kidsafe Victoria is reminding families about the potential dangers of falling trees and branches. The call comes after recent incidents – both in Victoria and interstate – which have resulted in damage to properties and vehicles, as […]
Kidsafe Victoria calls for booster seat law change
Leading safety agency Kidsafe Victoria is calling for legislative changes to make booster seats mandatory for children until they are 10 years of age and/or pass the 5 step test, to ensure they do not graduate to using an adult seat belt until they are tall enough to safely do so. CEO Melanie Courtney […]
Every week one child is runover in a driveway in Australia
Low Speed Vehicle Run Over (LSVRO) Prevention Awareness Day – Sunday 16th April 2023 Kidsafe Victoria has issued a warning about the dangers that driveway can pose for children, in a bid to reduce the number of low-speed vehicle runover incidents. The warning comes as part of a campaign for National Low Speed Vehicle Run […]
Almost 9 in 10 child car restraints incorrectly fitted or used
Almost 90% of child car restraints are incorrectly fitted or used, dramatically increasing the risk of transport related injuries, according to figures released as part of the ‘Safe Seats, Safe Kids’ free child car restraint fitting and checking program.The figures have prompted Kidsafe Victoria to issue an urgent call for parents and carers to regularly […]
CHILDHOOD DEATH INCREASE SPARKS CALL FOR NEW INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM
A shocking rise in childhood deaths from preventable injury has prompted leading safety advocates to demand a similar approach to the road toll campaign to halt the increase.New figures released in a white paper from Kidsafe Victoria show that childhood deaths from preventable injuries rose 75% in 2020/21 compared to the three previous years.“Between 2017-2019, an average […]
Kidsafe urges families to check pool barriers and help save a life
“I still had his dinner plate in my hand when I heard a call from my daughter and looked out the window to see him in the pool. That’s how quickly it can happen” Kidsafe Victoria has joined forces with Olympic champion Matt Welsh to launch its annual ‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ campaign, calling on home pool […]
Eight Victorian children treated in hospital every week due to farm injuries
Rise in injuries prompts call for measure two out of three farming families don’t have in place Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers on farms to take urgent action and set up safe play areas, in a bid to reduce the number of unintentional childhood injuries and deaths. The call comes as statistics […]
Kidsafe Victoria warns hot water burns like fire
Every week, over 19 children are treated at a specialist burns unit across Australia and New Zealand Kidsafe, in partnership with the Australian & New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA), is urging parents and carers to be extra vigilant this winter to prevent burns, and ensure they are aware of the correct first aid steps for […]
Every week, three Australian children die due to preventable injuries
Kidsafe Victoria charity calls on the community to #betheonetomakethechange Kidsafe Victoria has launched their heartfelt ‘The One’ campaign to raise awareness of child injury in the lead up to National Kidsafe Day. The campaign features families whose children have lost their lives due to preventable injury. Sadly, despite no one ever thinking it could happen […]
Nine out of ten Victorian kids at risk in the car
Concerning statistics from Kidsafe which found nine out of ten Victorian kids are not safe in the car have promoted a call for parents and carers to make sure their child car restraints are installed correctly. The survey of more than 9,200 cars found that nine out of ten child car restraints are either incorrectly […]
