Samuel Morris Foundation

Preventing Drowning, Supporting Non-Fatal Drowning Survivors

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“Preventing childhood drowning and supporting non-fatal drowning survivors”

 

 *  NSW Water Safety Awards winner  2008 and 2011 *
 *  Business Awards Finalists  2009 and 2014 *
 * Winner of Most Outstanding Specialised Business – Penrith Local Business Awards 2014 *

The Samuel Morris Foundation (established in March 2007) is Australia’s first charity providing support services to children disabled by non-fatal drowning (or other hypoxic brain injuries), supporting their families, and preventing future drowning deaths and disabilities through drowning prevention education and awareness.

In Australia and other developed nations drowning is one of the three leading causes of accidental death in 0-4 year olds. In some jurisdictions drowning is in fact the leading cause of injury related death in this age group.

Every year hundreds of Australian children aged 0-4 experience a non-fatal drowning (often called a near-drowning). Tragically the equivalent of one whole classroom full of children in this age group will lose their lives and almost one quarter (22.5%) of those admitted to hospital following a non-fatal drowning will suffer a hypoxic brain injury due to lack of oxygen that will result in disabilities for life. There are also other causes of hypoxic brain injuries like choking, smoke inhalation, seizures etc. Many of the children who survive an hypoxic brain injury will need a wide range of equipment, support and services and the Samuel Morris Foundation is here to help provide that support to these children and their families.

 

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The Samuel Morris Foundation is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ABN 85 124431947

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 Supporting children disabled by non-fatal drowning A core focus of the Samuel Morris Foundation is supporting children who are disabled as a result of a non-fatal drowning (or what is often incorrectly referred to as near drowning) or other hypoxic … Read More.....

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Pool Fencing

Pool Fencing

Is your pool as SAFE as it can and should be?     Video lessons on correct pool fencing. The Samuel Morris Foundation has been working in partnership with KidsHealth at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead and the Swimming Pool and … Read more

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Find a learn to swim centre

Find a learn to swim centre

Congratulations on taking the first step in giving your kids a skill for life! Getting your children involved in water safety and swimming lessons is one of the key steps you can take to help make your children safer around the water. Accredited … read more....

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