Tag Archive for: safety

Swim Australia CEO is Concerned Australians Families Are Opting Out of Swimming Lessons

By: Laura Bennett

As the weather heats up it’s only right we start thinking about our next visit to the beach and how often we can visit the local pool. Although, new research suggests a lot of Australian kids aren’t ready to enjoy the water safely – with a number of families opting out of swimming lessons. Read more

4 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fire Season

By: Beth Rivers

Let’s face it, our four-legged pets are more than just pets, they’re family members that can even take top spot in the family hierarchy (aka, your Dad’s favourite child) — and they need a fire safety plan.
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How Can I Teach My Kids to Be Safe Without Scaring Them?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin, we recently had a family meeting and decided on a family safe word – a word we can use in case someone other than family has to pick the kids up. I know I need to explain to my kids why we need a safe word, but I’m worried about scaring them, especially my five year old. How can I teach her how to be safe without scaring her? Read more

When Is It Ok to Leave Your Child Home Alone?

By: Dr Justin Coulson

I was born in the 1970s, and raised in a lower-to-middle-class suburb. Mum and Dad ran their own business and they both worked long hours. This meant that when I was a kid, I let myself into the house every afternoon after school, and I was free to play anywhere in the neighbourhood until my parents returned home from work. I spent the afternoons riding my bike down to the park or to the shops with my best mate Andy. Read more