A Careflight Emergeny Physician describes the medical professionals side of dealing with drownings Dr Steve Walkers account printed recently in the Daily Telegraph paints a chilling picture of the medical professionals role in dealing with toddler drowning. I encourage you to read it. Consider the number of people he describes as being involved, and that the professionals involved […]
Archives for November 2009
Keep Watch 2009
Monday 16 November 2009 Today marked the launch of the 2009 Keep Watch Program by our partner Royal Life Saving . Royal Life Saving and Poolwerx have updated the home pool safety checksheet, which is available homepoolsafety.com.au and are also providing an opportunity to win a $500 poolwerx voucher by downloading the checksheet, checking your home pool […]
Why Vigilance pays
Following a recent radio interview featuring the Samuel Morris Foundation Amanda Newton contacted the Foundation to share her families story of discovering a faulty pool gate, this is her story: “I was listening to Michael on the ABC this morning. I am very sad to hear your story. I have two little boys, one […]
Spate of near drowning accidents in Qld
UDATE: 11 NOV Sadly, a young girl who was one of the near drownings mentioned below has died. The Samuel Morris Foundation extends our condolences to her family, friends and community. 10 Nov 2009 A spate of near drowning accidents has occurred this week in Queensland, with several near drownings occurring in public swimming […]
Brooke Withers Swim School – Brookvale
Brooke Withers Swim School offers a wide variety of classes for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. Their classes cater for children of all ages, special needs classes and adult learn to swim. Due to their smaller class sizes, they achieve greater individual attention for students. Our progressive learning structure is designed to; […]