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CPR Knowledge saves the day!

July 19, 2011 by Michael Leave a Comment

Bathtub safety tips at www.samuelmorrisfoundation.org.au

A Queensland Families story is another reminder about the importance of knowing CPR… The Following text by Sue Harris appeared in the Central and North Burnett Times on 14th July “The toddler was face-down in the bathtub and not breathing. As this scene from a real-life horror movie flashed before a Mundubbera family, it was the […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Bathtub safety, CPR, Family

5 Seconds – the clock is always ticking!

July 19, 2011 by Michael Leave a Comment

This article was on page 26 of  Melbourne’s Child 1 July edition under the “My Story” heading… a quick and sobering reminder of just how quickly things can go wrong.. even for “helicopter parents” 5 Seconds of Distraction is all it takes This morning I didn’t know how many seconds it would take a 24 […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Near Drowning

A day at the Races

June 20, 2011 by Michael Leave a Comment

Samuel Morris Foundation Charity Race Day (image by rogerbarker2 @ flickr)

The Annual Charity Race Day is on again… A day at the races is a perfect way to thoroughly enjoy yourself while you support the Samuel Morris Foundation. Share an afternoon of horse racing with your friends and colleagues, have a few drinks and participate in a range of activities to raise money to help […]

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Feel like running?

June 20, 2011 by Michael Leave a Comment

Do you feel like running (or walking) to help us raise funds? The City 2 Surf is fast approaching and we would love for you to join us on the day…. YOU can join people who are already raising funds for us by participating in the City 2 Surf… people like Tiffany and Jo from […]

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Coroner recommends tougher pool laws

May 17, 2011 by Michael Leave a Comment

Call for tougher pool safety laws in NSW

The NSW Deputy State Coroner, Paul McMahon has again issued recommendations calling on the NSW Government to toughen pool safety laws following another inquest into the death of a toddler in a backyard pool. Coroner McMahon was conducting the inquest into the death of Ethan Corless who had gained access to the swimming pool through […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Children, Legislation, Pool Safety, Take Action

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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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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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