Olympian Matt Welsh OAM joined Kidsafe Australia yesterday to launch our sixth annual ‘Safe Barriers Save Lives’ backyard pool safety campaign at Collingwood’s former home, the iconic Victoria Park. With the nation in the midst of football finals fever, former AFL player and coach Rodney Eade features in the campaign video to remind the public that when it comes to backyard pool safety, ‘the best offence is a good defence’. To watch the video, click here. As part of the national campaign, Kidsafe is urging pool owners to check the safety of their pool barriers and set their backyard pool defen ..read more

Update from Safetech Hardware regarding the voluntary recall of the striker component of their pool lockable gate latches. Safetech is pleased to announce the new design of the striker has been tested and approved for production. All home-owners who have previously registered for a replacement striker will have received their new striker now.  Just a reminder from Safetech to throw away the striker that you remove from the gate after you have fitted the replacement provided. If you are an owner or resident with a pool or spa with a Safetech or G8Safe key lockable pool gate latch, and have ..read more

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The latest edition of the Kidsafe Family Day Care Safety Guidelines has been released. Read more about the guidelines and access them here. The post Latest Edition of the Kidsafe Family Day Care Safety Guidelines first appeared on kidsafe Australia ..read more

Winners have been announced for the 2020 Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards! These highly recognised awards celebrate and recognise excellence and innovation in the provision of safe, creative playspaces across Australia. Click here for details. The post 2020 National Playspace Design Awards first appeared on kidsafe Australia ..read more

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDSAFE – The child accident prevention foundation of Australia was first established on March 5, 1979 and we are celebrating our achievements all year. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates throughout the year.  The post Kidsafe celebrates 40 years! first appeared on kidsafe Australia ..read more

The Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards (the Awards) are held every 2 years to recognise excellence and innovation in the provision of safe, creative playspaces across Australia.  The Awards showcase the achievements of communities working with educators, designers and the playground industry in creating amazing play environments in public spaces, schools, and education and care services. Winners for the 2018 Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards announced 22 November 2018. Category Award Result State or Territory Education and Care Service Winner Gloucester Prescho ..read more

Kidsafe Australia is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced National Manager – External Relations. This is a critical role that will raise the profile of child injury prevention and the work of Kidsafe Australia with policy makers and governments nationally. The ideal candidate for this .6 FTE position will be an individual who is a dynamic self-starter looking for a flexible work environment with a preference for working on a consultancy basis, primarily from home. With a passion for improving outcomes related to child injury prevention nationally, the National Manager External Relations w ..read more

An estimated 2,600 Australians receive hospital treatment for injuries caused by toppling furniture and televisions each year, equating to approximately 50 people per week. Since 2001 at least 22 children under the age of 9 have died in Australia from toppling furniture or televisions, with children under 3 years of age at greatest risk.  The ACCC, in partnership with Kidsafe, has launched a national awareness campaign urging parents to check their homes for dangerous and potentially deadly situations caused by unstable furniture including bookcases, drawers, wardrobes, sideboards and TVs ..read more

Almost 80% of serious burns and scalds to young children occur in the home. Take Action this National Burns Awareness Month to Keep Your Family Safe For more information about the month and correct first aid treatment of minor burns click here. For the National Burns Awareness Month Media Release click here The post June 2018 National Burns Awareness Month first appeared on kidsafe Australia ..read more