“You Nearly Lost Him” – Mums terrifying warning to parents after her son nearly died on a backyard yoga swing

  “Lauren, something is wrong, come quick”… were the terrifying words she heard from her 12 year-old-son Kalem’s best mate Hunter. Lauren ran to the backyard to find what no parent ever wants to see – her precious boy with a yoga swing wrapped around his neck. He was blue, foaming at the mouth, with […]

Kidsafe Victoria E-News June 2020

In this month’s edition we focus on National Burns Awareness Month (NBAM), an initiative by Kidsafe Australia to drive greater awareness of burns prevention and the correct first aid treatment. Winter is a time when there is a significantly increased risk of burns – this has sadly been the case this month, with The Royal […]

My scars are a part of me, but they do not define me – Childhood candle burn injury caused third-degree burns to over 40% of her body

      Shennel Martin has joined forces with Kidsafe to share her story as part of National Burns Awareness Month and help raise awareness of burns prevention. Nearly twenty-five years ago in the small coastal town of Port Fairy, eight-year-old Shennel was happily playing in her room. She had lit her first communion candle […]

Nearly One Third of Children Do Not Receive the Recommended First Aid Treatment For Burns

Protect your family this National Burns Awareness Month Kidsafe Australia is urging parents and carers to take action to prevent burns as winter hits and ensure they are aware of the correct first aid measures if a burn does occur. The call comes during National Burns Awareness Month, an Australia-wide campaign focused on raising awareness […]

Kidsafe Victoria E-News May 2020

May ticks off another busy month for the Kidsafe team, who have been continuing to work remotely to ensure families are kept up to date with the latest safety information and advice. Sadly, there have been a number of child injury related stories in the media this month, some of which we have shared in […]
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Parents Warned of Toxic Dangers Under Household Sinks

22 Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Due to Poisoning Every Week Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to conduct an audit and put in place strategies to restrict children’s access to potentially poisonous products stored under their kitchen, laundry and bathroom sinks. The call comes as statistics from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit show […]
Child injuries from home gym equipment

Parents Warned About Home Gym Injury Risk for Children

2 Victorian Children Treated in Hospital Every Week Due to Injuries Involving Exercise Equipment  With reports of retail stores across the country selling out of fitness equipment and many people turning to home workout solutions in the wake of gym closures due to COVID-19, Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to be extra vigilant […]
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Break Out in a Sweat Safely at Home

Photo: Canva Are you a gym junkie suffering withdrawal symptoms or a casual exerciser that has jumped on the home fitness bandwagon? In the wake of gyms and sporting facilities being forced to close due to COVID-19 restrictions, shelves in retail stores across the country have been stripped bare of weights, yoga mats, treadmills and […]

Did you know that the home is the most common location where children are injured?

Photo: Canva How to Keep your little ones safe at home If you were asked to name the place where the majority of childhood injuries occur, what would your response be? You might have thought about the busy road in your neighbourhood where lots of cars pass through every day, the beach that you visit […]