Did you know Kidsafe WA is a Registered Training Organisation? We have been delivering quality nationally recognised accredited training since 2010 and want to continue to help individuals, organisations and businesses to meet their training needs. All of our training courses have an emphasis on practical skills. At least 50% of the time spent undertaking […]
The Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards recognise and reward the positive contributions of individuals, local government authorities, organisations, businesses and the media in advancing consumer advocacy in WA. Promoting consumer product safety is a key factor in preventing childhood injuries and is a major component of the operations and activities of Kidsafe WA. Kidsafe WA […]
The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (CAPFA) was first established on March 5, 1979 by leading paediatric surgeons and businessmen who were committed to providing a safer environment for children in the 0 to 14 age range. The name Kidsafe was adopted nationally in 1993. Since the establishment of Kidsafe, the number of child […]
Thanks to the support of Perth Airport, Kidsafe WA is currently offering free workshops for parent groups and incursions for primary school students! Workshopsare available to groups within the following Local Government areas: City of Belmont City of Canning City of Gosnells City of Swan Shire of Kalamunda Shire of Mundaring The following workshops are […]
Although we feel comfortable using electricity, don’t forget it can be dangerous. Over the last five years, there were over 50 presentations to the PerthChildren’s Hospital Emergency Department for electrical injuries, many of which can be prevented. Common causes of electrical injury can include damagedor worn electrical cords, objects being inserted into power points, faulty […]
At the start of School Term 4 Kidsafe WA and ATCO launched the 2018 Get Creative About Safety Competition for primary school students. The competitionincluded: a junior division for years 1 to 3 students, a Gas Safety Colouring In competition designed by ATCO; and an upper division for students in years 4 to 6, a […]
The Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards is here again! The Consumer Protection Awards provide an opportunity to reward and recognise the achievements of individuals, non-government organisations, businesses, local governments, journalists and media outlets that have increased awareness of consumer issues, provided support for disadvantaged consumers or contributed to injury prevention for children. One category of […]
Kidsafe WA with the support of the WA Department of Health has developed the Preventing Childhood Injuries Facilitator’s Guide and Video. Theresource is designed to assist child health educators in delivering sessions on child safety to parents and carers of children aged 0 to 5 years. The resource provides a session plan for facilitators to […]
As we move into the warmer months, it is important to remember how dangerous it can be to leave a child unattended in a parked car. On a typical summer’s day the temperature in a parked car can be over 30 degrees hotter than outside, and unfortunately children do not tolerate heatwell. This could lead […]
Kidsafe WA acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and play. While our office is located on Whadjuk Noongar Country, we extend our respects to First Nations Elders and their people across Western Australia where our vision, purpose and values extend.
