We have been continuing our campaign to spread the vital message about the need for vigilance around water and the need to check pool fencing. We recently (November 16) appeared in an article in the Hills Shire Times titled “Dad speaks out about drowning dangers” . Then the following letter to the editor was published […]
Keep Watch 2010 Launch
The Samuel Morris Foundation is supporting our partner Royal Life Saving Society of Australia for the launch of this summers Keep Watch campaign. The Foundation is participating in a number of media events around the country as part of this launch including interview for various media outlets in NSW, ACT, VIC and QLD. Sadly the […]
Child Drowning Prevention is our thing! (and it should be yours)
Mia Freedman wrote what on the surface looks like a really funny piece in the Sydney Morning Herald called “That thing you do” I encourage you to read to it… you will recognise yourself and almost everyone you know (and there is a great suggestion for a interesting conversation starter at your next gathering of friends)…. […]
Queensland Pool Safety Laws come into effect today
The second round of changes to Queenslands pool safety legislation come into effect today (1 December 2010). After making submissions to the Queensland Government throughout the Queensland reform process, the Samuel Morris Foundation welcomes the commencement of these new laws. The Samuel Morris Foundation will continue it’s contribution to pool safety in Qld through our […]
Protect Your Pool – Protect Your Kids
Protect Your Pool – Protect Your Kids The Protect Your Pool – Protect Your Kids project is a partnership between the Samuel Morris Foundation, Kidshealth at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association with funding from Shell’s Clyde Refinery, this project continues the Samuel Morris Foundations commitment to drowning prevention and awareness. […]
