Spreading the drowning prevention message The Samuel Morris Foundation is working with the Australian Medical Association, Royal Life Saving Society and KidSafe and the NSW Ombudsman in a joint media event, being held at KidSafe House in the grounds of the Childrens Hospital at Westmead to promote drowning prevention messages to reduce the number of drownings […]
Renewed inflatable pool warning following toddler near drowning
Renewed warning on inflatable / temporary pools following near drowning – Western Sydney Key points 2 year old boy hospitalised after a near drowning in Airds – Western Sydney Near Drowning occurs in temporary pool Renewed call for vigilance around requirements for fencing of inflatable /temporary pools Renewed call for […]
It takes this much water for a child to drown
Do you know how much water it takes for a child to drown? It takes this much…….. [youtube XC95OAOJaY0] That’s right it only takes that much water in a pool, bathtub, nappy bucket, play pool, bucket, bin, beach, dam or any other source of water… Supporting the launch and sharing of this campaign […]
Drowning prevention – Inflatable pool claims toddlers life
Inflatable pool claims the life of a toddler. Sadly another Australian toddler has lost their life to a drowning. Following a near drowning incident in an inflatable pool in Morpeth NSW on Friday, the 16 month old boys life support was switched off on Saturday and he passed away. Deciding to switch of your childs […]
Warning on inflatable pools
The Samuel Morris Foundation, along with the KidsHealth Unit and senior Doctors at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead are concerned about the increase in the number of near drownings that have been occurring. Cheap inflatable pools are becoming increasing available within the community. These pools represent the same risks as any other type of swimming […]