Road Safety
Workshops
Baby Safety Seminars
Baby Safety Seminars provide expectant parents with information on safety considerations when preparing for baby’s arrival. The session provides an overview of childhood injuries, home safety tips, a child car restraint fitting demonstration and a tour of Kidsafe WA’s Safety Demonstration House. These sessions are supported by Britax.
Choosing and Using Child Car Restraints
The information session addresses the most common questions asked by parents and carers on passenger safety. The session runs for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Back to Basics: Transporting Children Safely on Every Trip
This 3-hour professional development workshop provides a 1-hour child car restraint update presentation and a 2-hour practical skills session.
Child Car Restraint Education Workshop
This one-day accredited training course is suitable for Child Care, Family Day Care, or anyone who has to transport children as part of their job role who use a specific fleet of vehicles and limited makes & models of restraints.
52862WA Course in Type 1 Child Car Restraint Fitting
This two-day accredited training course is suitable for individuals who wish to become a nationally recognised Type 1 Child Car Restraint Installer.
Child Car Restraint Guidelines
In Western Australia, the leading cause of death and the third most frequent cause of hospitalisation for children aged 0-14 years is transport-related injury. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of transport-related injuries for children. Children as passengers in a vehicle should be seated in the most appropriate child car restraint for their age and size. To provide the best protection for your child in a motor vehicle, follow these simple steps:
- Buckle up every child on every trip.
- Ensure you use a correctly fitted child car restraint most appropriate for your child’s age and size.
- All child car restraints must meet the Australian Standards AS/NZS 1754.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using your child car restraint.
- If you are using a second-hand child car restraint, ensure you know the history of the restraint and that it is less than 10 years of age and has not been involved in a car accident.
- Child car restraints must be installed in the second row of seats in a vehicle. For further information, please contact Kidsafe WA.
- Ensure your child has exceeded the maximum size limits of the restraint before progressing to the next stage.
Which restraint do I use for my child?
Children Under 6 Months of Age
Must use an approved child restraint that is:
- rearward facing
- properly fitted to the vehicle
- adjusted to fit the child’s body correctly
- Must not travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has a back row/s of seats.
Best Practice Recommendations
Keep your baby in a rearward-facing child car restraint until they have reached the maximum size limits and can sit by themselves on the floor with no support.
Children 6 Months to 4 Years of Age
Must use EITHER an approved:
- rearward facing child restraint, OR
- a forward-facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness
- properly fitted to the vehicle
- adjusted to fit the child’s body correctly
- must not travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has a back row/s of seats.
Best Practice Recommendations
Keep your child in a forward-facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness until the child reaches the maximum size limit of the restraint before progressing to the next stage.
Children 4 to 7 Years of Age
Must use EITHER an approved:
- forward-facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness, OR
- booster seat with a properly fastened and adjusted seatbelt or child harness
- must not travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has a back row/s of seats unless all the other back seats are occupied by children who are also under 7 years of age.
Best Practice Recommendations
Keep your child in a child car restraint until they reach the maximum size limit of the restraint.
Children Over 7 Years of Age
Recommended to use an approved:
- forward-facing child car restraint with an inbuilt harness OR
- dedicated booster seat using the vehicle’s lap sash seat belt.
Best Practice Recommendations
Check to see if they can safely use an adult seatbelt or if a booster seat is still needed, even if they have turned 7 years of age.
If your child has outgrown the child car restraint with the inbuilt harness or the dedicated booster seat, please carry out the ‘five-step test’ to ensure your child is ready to comfortably sit with an adult seatbelt.
Although a child aged over 7 can legally ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle with two or more rows of seats, it is recommended that children under 12 years of age always use the rear seats first.
National Child Car Restraint Guidelines
NeuRA and Kidsafe want to see all children as safe as possible when travelling in cars. Ensuring that parents receive straightforward, consistent advice from all sources on how to keep children safe in cars is an important step in making this happen.
The 2021 edition of the National Child Car Restraint Guidelines has been released. To find out more information on the changes and additional resources please click here.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about child car restraints please contact Kidsafe WA on 08 6244 4880.
Kidsafe WA has a range of child car restraints available for purchase at our centre and through our online shop. To view our range please click here.
Child Car Restraint Service
Using the right child car restraint — and ensuring it is correctly fitted — plays an important role in reducing the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Kidsafe WA works with families to make this easier, providing trusted advice, practical support and expert guidance at every stage.
Appointments are required for all child car restraint services.
Please book online or contact Kidsafe WA to arrange your visit.
Service Fees
We aim to keep our services affordable for families. Fees apply for some services.
Child Car Restraint Service – $50 (per restraint)
30 minute appointment that includes support with one or more of the following:
- Showing you how to use your restraint safely every trip
- Installing your child car restraint
- Checking and adjusting an existing restraint
- Changing your restraint from rearward facing to forward facing
Advice Appointment – $80
45 minute appointment that includes support with one or more of the following:
- Finding the best way to fit multiple child car restraints in your vehicle
- Choosing restraints that work safely together and fit in your car
- Positioning multiple restraints for safe and everyday use
- Planning for your children’s current and future needs
We also support families with:
- Children who have additional needs
- Medical conditions that require special consideration for safe travel
Our team will work with you to find practical, safe and cost-effective solutions that suit your family.
Child Car Restraint Hire
We offer a range of child car restraints for hire.
Visit our hire webpage for more information.
Locations
Kidsafe WA
140 Railway Parade, West Leederville 6007
Whadjuk Noongar Country
Monday to Friday | 9.00am-4.30pm
Fortnightly Saturday | 9.00am-12.00pm
Community Locations
We offer child car restraint services at selected Bunnings stores including:
Bunnings Bibra Lake
Monday | 9:30am-12:30pm
Bunnings Joondalup
Thursday | 9:30am-12:30pm
Book an appointment or contact our team to get started.
To view/edit existing appointments, click here to log in.
Child Car Restraint Hire
Kidsafe WA offer a range of child car restraints for short and long-term hire to support your family.
Appointments are required for all child car restraint services. All restraints are hired from our Kidsafe WA Centre in West Leederville.
Service Fees
Fees include professional installation of your hired child car restraint, so you can use it with confidence. A refundable deposit applies to all hire seats.
Baby Capsules
0 to 12 months or 0 to 6 months
| Deposit | $60 |
| 1 month | $90 |
| 3 months | $150 |
| 6 months | $180 |
| 9 months | $260 |
| 12 months | $320 |
| To extend hire | $30 per month |
Baby Capsule (base only)
| Deposit | $30 |
| 1 month | $40 |
| 3 months | $60 |
| 6 months | $80 |
| To extend hire | $20 per month |
Convertible & Harnessed Car Seats (type g)
12 months to 8 years
| Deposit | $60 |
| 1 week | $60 |
| 2 weeks | $70 |
| 3 weeks | $80 |
| 1 month | $90 |
| 2 months | $120 |
| 3 months | $150 |
| To extend hire | $30 per month |
Specialty Seats
Reserved for children with additional needs such as casts or braces
| Deposit | $80 |
| 1 week | $90 |
| 2 weeks | $100 |
| 3 weeks | $110 |
| 1 month | $120 |
| 2 months | $150 |
| 3 months | $180 |
| 6 months | $220 |
| To extend hire | $30 per month |
Boosters
4 years to 8 years
| Deposit | $40 |
| 1 week | $50 |
| 2 weeks | $60 |
| 3 weeks | $70 |
| 1 month | $80 |
| 2 months | $100 |
| 3 months | $120 |
| To extend hire | $20 per month |
Location
Kidsafe WA
140 Railway Parade, West Leederville
Whadjuk Noongar Country
Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
Fortnightly Saturday 9:00-12:00pm
Contact our team on (08) 6244 4880 or complete the request form below to get started.
Child Car Restraint Hire Booking Request Form
If you would like to book a child restraint for hire please fill out the details below and we will contact you regarding availability.
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Hot Cars Campaign
Every year, approximately 5,000 Australian children are rescued from cars. Three-quarters of those children are under four years old. Even on a cool day, the temperature in a parked car can be over 30 degrees hotter than outside. In fact, 75% of the total temperature rise can occur within the first five minutes of parking a car.
Recommendations:
- Never leave children alone in cars, even for quick trips.
- If you need petrol, go when your child isn’t with you. Alternatively, use a pay-at-pump service available at select petrol stations.
- When on road trips, take frequent breaks and ensure everyone is hydrated.
- Never let children play with keys or in the car. Children can accidentally lock themselves in vehicles.
Want to know more recommendations, guidelines, and laws surrounding leaving children in cars? Check out our Hot Car Fact Sheet.
Kidsafe WA’s ‘Do Not Leave Children in Cars’ campaign aims to raise community awareness and reduce the number of children left unattended in parked cars in Western Australia.
Kidsafe WA has designed car park signs that can be purchased by organisations. These are ideally suited for car parks at parks, recreation centres, community centres, libraries, beaches, swimming pools, entertainment venues, shopping complexes and schools. The signs can be installed to remind community members to take their children with them.
Purchasing car park signs:
Car park signs can be ordered through this order form and will take approximately 2 – 3 weeks to manufacture once payment has been made.
Your organisation must provide a high-resolution PDF/PNG of your logo for inclusion on the signage, as they will be co-branded with Kidsafe WA and your logo. Your organisation is responsible for choosing the location for the signs and installing them. The signs can be affixed directly to gates and walls or mounted on a sign pole.
Kidsafe WA will also provide social media content, a newsletter article, website content and a media release template to assist your organisation in promoting the signs. We will also provide regular updates, including statistics, resources and information which can be utilised by your organisation.
Prices of car park signs:
- 1 sign = $170.00+GST
- Please contact us for a quote for multiple signs.
- Kidsafe WA will send a Tax Invoice once your order has been completed and delivery costs are finalised.
*Please note that postage charges will apply for the delivery of signs, with signs taking approximately 2-3 weeks to manufacture once payment has been made.
Car park signs are 45cm long and 30cm wide.
Funds generated from the sale of the car park signs will assist Kidsafe WA to further develop the ‘Do Not Leave Children in Cars’ campaign.
To order a sign, fill out the form below. For more information, please contact Ivana@kidsafewa.com.au.
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