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Another Sad Story – this years statistics!

September 12, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

The 2009 National Drowning report compiled by Royal Life Saving Australia was released today by the Honourable Kate Ellis, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth and Minister for sport, at Parliament House in Canberra. The Samuel Morris Foundation was represented at the launch by Michael. The report contains some shocking statistics, […]

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National Disability Insurance Scheme

August 31, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

      You never know when you, your children or your loved ones may be thrust into the world of disability through no fault of their own. You also never know when you may be thrust into the role as a carer for a person with a disability….. this issue is EVERYONES business.   […]

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Can we bowl it….. yes we can!

August 26, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

   27 August 2009   Samuel reaches another Milestone today…… HE TURNS 6  !!!!…….despite spending four of the past six weeks in hospital fighting off respiratory infections and associated complications he is home again to celebrate his birthday!   To celebrate his reaching this milestone Samuel hosted a “fancy dress” bowling outing…. and can he […]

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Foundation Managing Director named as Finalist for Community Father of the Year Award

August 26, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

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Kyle and Jackie O’s donation debacle

August 20, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

Kyle and Jackie O’s donation problem in relation to Joshua Koman highlights the plight of near drowning survivors and the needs of the other 30 children disabled by near drowning each year.   Joshua Koman being visited in hospital by Samuel Morris Foundation at Easter Despite the recent problems associated with Austereo’s Kyle and Jackie […]

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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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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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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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