Open Water Safety (Beaches, rivers, & other water ways)
Drowning is a leading cause of death for toddlers. Always supervise a child
around any water, including dams, creeks, the beach and irrigation channels.
Teach your child to swim, but remember this is not a substitute for adult supervision.
Learn emergency resuscitation techniques including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
(CPR).
On average, five children aged from birth to four years drown every year in Victoria.
More than two thirds of toddler drowning deaths occur in regional Victoria, typically
in dams, creeks, rivers, irrigation channels and water troughs, as well as home pools
and baths. It is estimated that for every child who dies from drowning, ten survive,
but they may have long-term effects such as permanent brain damage.
around any water, including dams, creeks, the beach and irrigation channels.
Teach your child to swim, but remember this is not a substitute for adult supervision.
Learn emergency resuscitation techniques including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
(CPR).
On average, five children aged from birth to four years drown every year in Victoria.
More than two thirds of toddler drowning deaths occur in regional Victoria, typically
in dams, creeks, rivers, irrigation channels and water troughs, as well as home pools
and baths. It is estimated that for every child who dies from drowning, ten survive,
but they may have long-term effects such as permanent brain damage.
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Time to hit the beach! But before you grab the kids & go, make sure you're taking the proper precautions.
This video displays and describes water safety tips for parents to make sure that their children are safe all summer long whilst in the water. Sadly many young children and toddlers do drown at the beach and in open water spaces. To help prevent this here are two experts on the prevention of injuries at the beach. Remember to always supervise your child at all costs and to always me in arms reach of your young ones. |
Water Safety at Dams & Waterways/ Where To Get Help
- Supervise your child around waterways.
- Warn your child of the dangers of swimming in dams and rivers. - Make sure you have a safe play area for your child well away from any dam or waterway. - First aid courses for parents Emergency medical treatment for young children or babies isn’t always the same as for adults, which is why all parents should take an infant or child first aid course that includes cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). - Remember to always be in arms reach of your child incase any injuries do take place. - Always be cautious |
- Your doctor
- Your local council - In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) and ask for assistance from any nearby people who may have resuscitation skills. - CPR and first aid courses, aquatic education programs for toddlers and children Tel. (03) 9676 6900 - St John Ambulance Australia, (CPR courses) Tel. 1300 360 455 - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Product safety (for baby bath safety information) Tel. 1300 302 502 |
Drowning is the greatest cause of accidental death in children under five in Australia. Each week, on average, one child drowns. Lets put an end to childhood drowning for good.