KEEP POOLS FUN FOR YOUR FAMILY WITH A SAFE POOL BARRIER
Matt Welsh OAM, Australian Olympic Swimming Champion and Kidsafe Ambassador, shares his advice for families It’s safe to say that most – if not all – of us are looking forward to the summer months and being able to get back to more regular social gatherings with family and friends. Fingers crossed there will be […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News October 2021
With stay-at-home directions easing, schools re-opening and the ability to see more friends and family in person – not to mention some great weather – the mood in Victoria has certainly become more upbeat. Not everyone will be rushing to gather in crowds straight away – or wanting to have people hug and kiss their […]
Families urged to keep backyard pool safety at top of holiday checklist
Families urged to keep backyard pool safety at the top of their holiday checklist ‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ Picture: Matt Welsh, Kidsafe Ambassador, Olympic Swimming Champion and father of 6 With the arrival of summer and holiday celebrations only weeks away, Kidsafe Victoria has urged families to ensure water safety is kept front of mind, […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News September 2020
It’s been a horrendous period for unintentional child injury in Victoria, with eight families losing their previously healthy child to preventable injuries – commonly known as ’accidents’ – since August 1st. Our thoughts are with the families and their loved ones in such a devastating time. We are in awe of the bravery and selflessness […]
Is Your Home Pool Defence Set for Summer? Guest Blog by Matt Welsh
This year has been like no other, with COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns having an unprecedented impact across the country. Now that spring is here, we can happily wave goodbye to the winter chill and look forward to those long, warm summer days that will be here before we know it. Hopefully those days will be […]
Homeowners Urged to Register and Check Pool Barriers to Save Lives
Take Fifteen Minutes to Check your Backyard Pool is Safe This Daylight Saving With summer approaching and families eagerly anticipating a return to backyard pool parties and gatherings after recent restrictions, Kidsafe has urged homeowners to ensure their backyard swimming pools are safe and comply with the regulations, to prevent toddler drownings. The call comes […]
