The Samuel Morris Foundation assisted the launch of the new campaign by participating in a range of media interviews around the country to tell Samuel’s Story and encourage people to download the checksheet and undertake an inspection of their pool fence. This included interviews on Radio Nationals “Life Matters”, ABC Midnorthcoast NSW, ABC radio Canberra, ABC radio Adelaide, ABC Sunshine Coast, 2UE Sydney, ABC South Queensland, WSFM Sydney, ABC Melbourne and 6PR Perth. The Foundation also featured in news items on Channel nine news Sydney, NBN News in Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Tamworth and Newcastle, Channel seven news in Mackay and Cairns. Arranged an interview with the Illawarra mercury for another family who have experienced the tragedy of near drowning . Stories have also appeared in Western Weekender and other local newspapers around the country.
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