We just wanted to mention this AD with impact……. Children under four are over represented in drowning statistics.. so what better time to bring water safety to the attention of parents that when they are brand new and thinking about how fragile their children are… Midalia steel are manufacturers of pool fencing and their advertising […]
A broken pool gate cost a life
Journalist Barbara Messer contacted the Samuel Morris Foundation looking to write a story on a child drowning. Karen George showed great courage in being willing to share her story about the tragic events surrounding the near drowning, hospitalisation and subsequent death of her son Kaine. Kaine’s story and that of the George Family appeared in […]
Queensland Pool Safety Laws come into effect today
The second round of changes to Queenslands pool safety legislation come into effect today (1 December 2010). After making submissions to the Queensland Government throughout the Queensland reform process, the Samuel Morris Foundation welcomes the commencement of these new laws. The Samuel Morris Foundation will continue it’s contribution to pool safety in Qld through our […]
Protect Your Pool – Protect Your Kids
Protect Your Pool – Protect Your Kids The Protect Your Pool – Protect Your Kids project is a partnership between the Samuel Morris Foundation, Kidshealth at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association with funding from Shell’s Clyde Refinery, this project continues the Samuel Morris Foundations commitment to drowning prevention and awareness. […]
Re: Saved by a $12 swimming lesson
The story below (in italics) by Kathy Sundstrum appeared in the Sunshine Coast Daily… This is a really positive story about the impact that teaching a child appropriate water safety skills can have on helping to protect their lives AND the importance of Supervision, and I encourage you all to read the story for exactly those […]
