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A further update on Samuel Morris

April 5, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

  Samuel Morris continues to battle on…. The latest update on Samuel is titled “the ambiguity of being human”. and as per previous updates is on Samuel’s Dad’s blog. We ask you to continue to think of Samuel during this time.

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Children, complex care, dignity, Tears

Play it safe around the water this Easter

March 28, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

Happy Easter… Please play it safe around water! The Samuel Morris Foundation wishes everyone a very happy Easter. The weather has been amazing, and lots of people will be heading off to enjoy the Easter break around pools, beaches, rivers and dams. People will be swimming, diving, kayaking, boating, surfing etc. Unfortunately every year as […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: boating, drowning prevention, Easter, safety, water

An update on Samuel Morris…

March 13, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

We would like to start by thanking everyone who follows the Samuel Morris Foundation updates and supports the work that the Foundation does and let you know what has been happening recently. Apart from the background story we have primarily kept Samuels personal progress separate to the posts that occur on this website, focusing more […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Children, Community, complex care, dignity, support, supporter, swimming lessons

Founders nominated as Australian of the Year 2013

January 24, 2013 by Michael Leave a Comment

  Samuel Morris Foundation founders nominated as Australian of the year for 2013. We are pleased to let you know that Samuel Morris Foundation founders Michael and Jo-ann Morris were nominated as Australian of the Year for 2013. The nomination was submitted by Heather HaddenWilliams who said ” I have admired what you do for […]

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Where is the dignity?

September 5, 2012 by Michael Leave a Comment

Today Samuel was out and about accompanying Michael undertaking a few different tasks. One of them involved visiting the building in the photo above. No ramps, but that’s OK, they have a lift to assist with wheelchair access to the lobby. Except no-one answers the buzzer attached to it for attention… After numerous attempts, one […]

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: dignity, Disability

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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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