How To Be Pool Safe in Summer
By: Georgia Free
We are well into summer – and in Australia, it means a lot of time by the pool! But new research shows that we are becoming quite lax with pool safety. Read more
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She’s A Crowd: Making Cities Safer for Women Around the World
By: Micaela Aboody
Sharing a story you haven’t felt comfortable telling before and realising you’re supported – and believed – is one of the most important steps in healing, and a crowd-mapping platform is changing the game. Read more
“A Silent Killer” – Families Urged to Get Kids Back to Swimming Lessons
By: Georgia Free
Summer is almost here, and swim teachers are urging parents to find the goggles and caps, and re-enrol their children in swimming lessons. Due to COVID lockdowns and restrictions, many kids have been out of the pool for a long time. Read more
Avoiding Burns in the Home: CPR Kids’ Advice for Winter Safety
By: Sam Robinson
In winter it’s easy to worry about kids getting cold, but our greatest concern should be keeping kids safe. Read more
“Our Mission to Save Children”: New Anti-Abuse Technology
By: Michael Crooks
The former CEO of World Vision Australia has launched a revolutionary venture that better protects children from predators. Read more
Don’t Give in to Social Pressure to Drink and Drive This Holiday Season, Says Road Safety CEO
By: Laura Bennett
The Christmas and summer holiday season is always a busier one on our roads but, this year, there’s likely to be even more road-trippers as local getaways become the main option for families and holiday-makers so messages around road safety and drink driving are of paramount importance. Read more
Swim Australia CEO is Concerned Australians Families Are Opting Out of Swimming Lessons
By: Laura Bennett
As the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families opting out of swimming lessons. Read more
4 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fire Season
By: Beth Rivers
Let’s face it, our four-legged pets are more than just pets, they’re family members that can even take top spot in the family hierarchy (aka, your Dad’s favourite child) — and they need a fire safety plan.
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How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Safe Without Scaring Them?
Hi Dr Justin, we recently had a family meeting and decided on a family safe word – a word we can use in case someone other than family has to pick the kids up. I know I need to explain to my kids why we need a safe word, but I’m worried about scaring them, especially my five year old. How can I teach her how to be safe without scaring her? Read more
When Is It Ok to Leave Your Child Home Alone?
I was born in the 1970s, and raised in a lower-to-middle-class suburb. Mum and Dad ran their own business and they both worked long hours. This meant that when I was a kid, I let myself into the house every afternoon after school, and I was free to play anywhere in the neighbourhood until my parents returned home from work. I spent the afternoons riding my bike down to the park or to the shops with my best mate Andy. Read more