The Following story appeared in the SMH regarding the release of the NSW Child Death Review Team report. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/seven-children-drown-despite-tougher-pool-laws-20101028-175ua.html
Archives for October 2010
NSW Child Death Review Team
The 2009 NSW Child Death Review Team Annual Report has been released today In the report The Child Death Review Team notes: Private swimming pools or spas In 2009, seven children drowned in private swimming pools. Five of the deaths concerned young children accessing the pool without the knowledge of their carer – the absence […]
Death of elite athlete proves no such thing as drown-proofing
The tragic death of a United States open water swimmer on 25 October 2010 should act as a stark reminder for all that there is no such thing as drown proofing your children, as even elite athletes who are among the strongest swimmers in the world can drown. This death also demonstrates the importance […]
Generous Donation – Thanks
The Australian Engravers and Signmakers Association held their charity golf day on 20 October and the Samuel Morris Foundation was the chosen beneficiary charity. Thanks to the generosity of the associations members and quests who were present at the event the Association has made a donation of $3000 to the Samuel Morris Foundation. Thanks also to Peter […]