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A Double Digit milestone for a tough little boy.

August 26, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

  The 27th of August 2013 marks a milestone that was not expected, Samuel Morris turns 10. It is seven and half years since that fateful day of 9th March 2006 when Samuel sustained a severe hypoxic brain injury as a result of a non-fatal drowning, and the new experience of living with and grieving […]

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Ambassador Scott Cam launches new website

July 26, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

Australians love Scotty Cam’s knock-about style and he remains a big part of Australia’s TV industry with Channel Nines Program The Block, following a number of great projects that he has previously been involved in such as Backyard Blitz, Domestic Blitz and others. Scott Cam is big man with an even bigger heart which the […]

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Toddlers near drowning a reminder about winter pool safety.

July 10, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

    The  near drowning of a toddler this afternoon at Greenacre in NSW is a drastic reminder that water safety, particularly for 0-4 year olds is a year round concern. Samuel Morris Foundation Managing Director, Michael Morris said “non-fatal drowning accidents take a great toll in terms of creating disability within our community. For every […]

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NSW its time to register your pool!

April 29, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

Child kept outside pool by a correctly installed pool fence

  Recent changes to the NSW Swimming Pools Act came into force today, Monday 29 April. Pool Owners Must Register Their Pool As part of the changes all NSW Pool Owners are required to undertake a self certification check, and then register their swimming pool on the NSW Governments Swimming Pool Register Website. There are […]

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The latest update on Samuel Morris

April 27, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

Samuel Morris has always done things in his own way… and it looks like he wants to continue to do so. The latest update on Samuel’s progress and journey at Bear Cottage can be found here

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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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Find a learn to swim centre

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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