As part of the ‘Do Not Leave Children In Cars’ campaign, Kidsafe Victoria and the Lions Crimewatch Committee have developed a community awareness kit for use by local government. The Kits provide local councils with the tools to help raise awareness and reduce the number of children left unattended in car incidents across the state. […]
How you can join the campaign
Help to spread the message by liking and sharing the infographics on our Facebook page here and here. Download the infographics in the resources section above and include them on your websites and in your newsletters. Share the link to our hot cars fact sheet in your newsletters and on your social media accounts and websites. Fill in the order […]
‘Do Not Leave Children In Cars’ campaign
Kidsafe Victoria implemented the ‘Do Not Leave Children In Cars’ campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars and reduce the number of incidents across the state. Our campaign has been delivering these vital messages to the Victorian public for over 10 years. A key feature of the campaign is […]
Curtain and blind cord safety
Looped curtain and blind cords pose a significant strangulation hazard for children as they can place the loop over their head and/or get tangled in the loose cords. At least 15 young children have died as a result in Australia since the early 1990s, including two in Victoria in 2009. What can I do to […]
Poisoning
Unintentional poisoning is a major cause of injury and hospital admissions for children in Australia. Most incidents occur in children aged under 5 years of age, with children aged one to three years at greatest risk. Many products used in our homes can be potentially harmful for children. Common poisonous items found in and around […]
Safe Sleeping
In the 20 years between 1985 and 2005, deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Australia fell by 83%. Research suggests that to a large extent, this was due to parents placing their babies to sleep on their back, rather than on their side or tummy. Despite this dramatic decrease, the current trend both […]
Nursery furniture safety
Every year many Australian children need hospital treatment for injuries involving infant and nursery products. Therefore, when purchasing nursery products such as cots, high chairs, change tables and prams, it is not only the colour and style that you have to consider – child safety should be the priority. Some nursery furniture products have mandatory […]
Falls
Falling is a natural part of growing up – all children will fall as they learn to walk, climb and play. Some children may escape a fall with only minor cuts and bruises, however others are far more serious. Falls are the leading cause of hospital admission for Australian children. Common injuries from falls include […]
TV and furniture tip overs
Every year many children are injured from furniture or appliances tipping onto them. Children are naturally inquisitive and will not always use furniture as it is intended – for example, they may use bookcases and shelves as a ladder to gain access to reach an item that is stored up high. Between 2006 – 2010, […]
Fire safety/burns and scalds
Fire safety The most common causes of house fires include: Unattended cooking Electrical faults from faulty appliances and faulty wiring Home heating Smoking Candles and oil burners Smoke alarms are compulsory in all Victorian homes. It is the legal responsibility of all owners and landlords to install working smoke alarms. Remember, smoke alarms need to […]
