Supporter of the Month (July) – Row
Introducing: Row Thompson Building Inspector (Pool Safety) from North Vic Pool Safety Compliance Row makes a donation to the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program from every pool safety inspection her business does. This month we sat down with Row to find out more… Why did you decide to support the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program? […]
You never imagine that you will be ‘The One’…. but what if you were?
You never imagine that you will be ‘The One’…. but what if you were? We all have hopes and dreams for our children. We hope that they will make friends, fall in love, be successful and build a life of their own, but most of all, we hope that they will be healthy and happy. […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News March 2022
It’s hard to believe that there is only one more week until school holidays start – it feels like the kids just went back to onsite learning! This month we were grateful to Brooke for sharing her story as part of our water hazards campaign. If you have 3 minutes, watch her video now – […]
10 years on from the day Brooke’s Mum drowned, she almost lost her toddler in a drowning incident
When you consider potential drowning hazards for children, you may think about the need to be vigilant when they are at the beach, near a swimming pool, or perhaps out by a river. Many people consider these locations to be dangerous because they are large bodies of water with unpredictable elements such as rips, currents […]
One in three toddler drownings occur in lakes, dams, rivers or creeks
Kidsafe Victoria issues warning to regional parents and carers on water hazards ahead of Labour Day long weekend [Pictured: Brooke holding photo of 13-month-old son Oscar; Ash and Matt] Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new campaign warning parents and carers about the dangers posed by drowning hazards in regional settings, heading into the Labour […]
Toddlers are at risk of drowning in everyday objects around the home
Kidsafe Victoria launches new campaign in a bid to reduce the number of childhood drowning incidents Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new campaign warning parents and carers about the dangers posed by drowning hazards in and around the home environment, heading into the Labour Day holiday. The call comes as statistics from the Royal Life […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News December 2021
It’s hard to believe this year is almost over – we hope you are all making plans to take time out and look after yourselves. Coming up to the festive session, we have a couple of child safety reminders: – check presents or cards for button batteries and magnets and make sure these are secure […]
Kidsafe Victoria E-News September 2021
Lockdowns, an earthquake and watching two Melbourne teams play an interstate grand final – it has been a long couple of months for Victorian families, who have done an amazing job in such difficult circumstances. For those who felt their homes move in the earthquake, it’s a good time to double check if any appliances […]
Parents and carers urged to ensure water safety is kept front of mind following a spike in drownings across the state
Parents and carers urged to ensure water safety is kept front of mind following a spike in drownings across the state With warm weather forecast for this weekend and many families planning trips for the end of the school holidays, Kidsafe Victoria has urged parents and carers to remain vigilant around all bodies of water, […]
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, […]
