The NSW Ambulance Service has responded to 526 drowning related incidents in the past two years and 55 of them in the last month alone… “One in five drowning incidents involves a child aged under five and we would like to work with the community to decrease these alarming statistics,” an Ambulance spokesman said. “Young […]
Be WATER SAFETY vigilant this xmas
Kylie and Scott are lovely people for whom Christmas was changed for ever in 2006 when their beautiful daughter Evie Grace died as a result of drowning on christmas eve. Kylie and Scott have recently spoken out about their experience to highlight the drowning prevention and awareness message and as a warning to all other […]
Drowning – the hidden epidemic
We know that drowning prevention and awareness needs to be a national priority because drowning deaths and disabilities are a hidden epidemic within the Australian Community… this article in the Daily Telegraph highlights the point….. Drowning our hidden epidemic The accompanying picture features NSW Paramedic Maggie Sanger, who was integral in the care of Samuel […]
90% of pools failing safety inspections
In a continuing example of how many backyard swimming pools are not compliant with Safety Standards. This article from the Daily Mercury in Queensland shows that 90% of pool owners are failing compliance checks at the time of sale or lease……. Mackay pools fail safety checks 90%……. would your pool be the one of […]
Some more recent media…
Some links to some more recent media including the Samuel Morris Foundation. Calls for tougher pool laws – Penrith Press Family battles to prevent pool tragedies – Parramatta Sun Pool Safety Warning – Channel Ten News Interview (this interview was one of the ones conducted as part of the Keep Watch 2010 launch, please excuse […]
