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Water Safety Forum – Kidsafe Hunter

June 5, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

  The Foundation took part in a forum organised by KIDSAFE Hunter on 12 Feb 09.

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Appearance on Mornings with Kerry-anne

June 5, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

  Continuing our work with Royal Life Saving, Rob Bradley (RLSSA CEO) and Michael and Samuel Morris appeared on the top rating channel 9 program, Mornings with Kerri-Anne on Thursday 19th February. This appearance again highlighted the tragic stories of drowning and near drowning and reinforced the need for vigilance, and the resources available to […]

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NSW Pool Safety Review

June 5, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

  The NSW Government has commenced the public consultation period on the review of the Swimming Pools Act 1992. The review papers are available at the NSW Department of Local Government site.

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National Disability Insurance Scheme

June 5, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

  The Samuel Morris Foundation joins a wide range of other disability services organisations in endorsing the proposal for a National No Fault Disability Insurance Scheme. Details can be found here.

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Poolwerx Support

June 5, 2009 by Michael Leave a Comment

     Throughout the month of May POOLWERX outlets around Australia are raising funds for the Samuel Morris Foundation. The target is $10,000 for the month.

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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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