The tragic death of a United States open water swimmer on 25 October 2010 should act as a stark reminder for all that there is no such thing as drown proofing your children, as even elite athletes who are among the strongest swimmers in the world can drown. This death also demonstrates the importance […]
Generous Donation – Thanks
The Australian Engravers and Signmakers Association held their charity golf day on 20 October and the Samuel Morris Foundation was the chosen beneficiary charity. Thanks to the generosity of the associations members and quests who were present at the event the Association has made a donation of $3000 to the Samuel Morris Foundation. Thanks also to Peter […]
A rights based approach to childrens survival and development
“Too often we fail in our responsibilities toward vulnerable children and young people in Australia.”
It is clear that the same principles which Catherine Branson calls upon apply to the situation for children with complex medical needs who need access to services and equipment in order to ensure that they can develop to their fullest potential. Services and equipment which children with complex needs and their families struggle to obtain, or are forced into excessive waiting periods to obtain.
Sydney Parents save toddler after bathtub near drowning
Joshua Wallace’s story is a miracle, as well as reminder that drownings don’t just occur in backyard swimming pools. They also happen in bathtubs, buckets and other water sources around the house, as well as back yard swimming pools and natural water sources like dams, rivers, creeks etc, and reminder that it only takes a […]
Comment on the Rural and Remote water safety plan
The draft of the Australian Rural and Remote Water Safety Plan is now available on the Australian Water Safety Council Website (www.watersafety.com.au) This Australian Rural and Remote Water Safety Plan (RRWSP) 2010 – 2015 builds upon the Australian Water Safety Strategy (AWSS) 2008-2011 and was developed by the Australian Water Safety Council (AWSC) in collaboration […]
