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Pool Fence Inspections

July 24, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

Pool Fence Inspections The Samuel Morris Foundation congratulates Sunshine Coast Council for it’s proactive approach toward domestic swimming pool safety, and encourages other Councils around Australia to follow this proactive lead. This proactive approach is exactly what the Samuel Morris Foundation has been lobbying for during the past two years, and Sunshine Coast Council have […]

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Community Father of the Year nomination

July 23, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

Samuel Morris Foundation Managing Director has been nominated for the Community Father of the Year Award for the second year running, with this years nomination coming from Royal Life Saving CEO Rob Bradley.

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ANNUAL RACE DAY

July 23, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

They’re Racing…….and you and your friends, family, colleagues, valued customers or prospects could be enjoying it all ! The Annual Samuel Morris Foundation Race Day is on again! This years event will be held on Thursday 6th August at the beautiful Hawkesbury Race Club. Tickets are $125 per head. Ticket prices include entry to the […]

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Neptunes Playground

July 23, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

NEPTUNES PLAYGROUND Neptunes Playground is being held at the Red Cow Hotel Penrith on Saturday 1st August from 9 pm. This event is being organised by Kate Dowd and the Foundation thanks her for her efforts in support of the Foundation. There will be various events on the night including a raffle with prizes such […]

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Petition on Program of Appliances for Disabled People

June 11, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

  Funding for vital equipment for people with a disability has always been a battle in NSW. A petition is now circulating which urges the NSW State Government to reconsider the funding arrangements for the Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP).  Under Article 20 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, […]

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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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