Safety products
There are a large number of safety products that are available to assist you in making your home Kidsafe. Many of these products can be purchased from your local hardware store. While these products can assist you in restricting your child’s access to a range of hazards, the products should never be relied upon on […]
‘Don’t go if you Don’t Know’ Driveway Safety Campaign
Kidsafe Victoria’s Driveway Safety campaign was launched in October 2011 to raise community awareness of the dangers that driveways pose for children. The campaign provides parents and carers with information, advice and practical strategies to assist them to keep their driveways Kidsafe. As part of the Driveway Safety campaign, Kidsafe’s driveway safety stickers (pictured left) […]
Vehicle blind spots
All cars have a blind spot, some up to more than 15 meters behind the vehicle, which can make it difficult to see a child. This means that any car can be involved in a driveway run over, not just larger vehicles such as four wheel drives, vans and trucks. Reversing sensors and cameras can […]
Child Restraint Laws
Under Victoria’s child restraint road rules (effective since November 9, 2009), all children under 7 years of age must legally be seated in a correctly fitted child restraint or booster seat. All restraints sold in Victoria must comply with Australian Standard AS 1754. Which restraint do I use for my child? Children under 6 months […]
Choosing a child restraint or booster seat
Choosing the right child restraint or booster seat for your child is important to ensure that they are travelling as safely as possible. When considering which restraint to purchase your child, there are a number of things to consider, including: Does the restraint comply with Australian Standards? All restraints sold and used in Australia must […]
Child Restraint Fitting Stations
Click to find a child restraint fitting station in their local area.
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 […]
