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 […]
It takes this much water for a child to drown
Do you know how much water it takes for a child to drown? It takes this much…….. [youtube XC95OAOJaY0] That’s right it only takes that much water in a pool, bathtub, nappy bucket, play pool, bucket, bin, beach, dam or any other source of water… Supporting the launch and sharing of this campaign […]
Drowning prevention – Inflatable pool claims toddlers life
Inflatable pool claims the life of a toddler. Sadly another Australian toddler has lost their life to a drowning. Following a near drowning incident in an inflatable pool in Morpeth NSW on Friday, the 16 month old boys life support was switched off on Saturday and he passed away. Deciding to switch of your childs […]
Coroner recommends tougher pool laws
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 […]
My child should stop swimming lessons when……..
So your child has been enrolled in Swimming Lessons for a while now and they have developed some skills and you start wondering “when is the right time for my child to stop swimming lessons?”. That is a very interesting question, when is the right time for your child to stop swimming lessons? What […]