Burns and Scalds Prevention

Burns and scalds are a major cause of serious injury in children from newborn to 14 years old. Children under four years, especially those aged between one and two years are most at risk due to their increased mobility and natural curiosity.

Learn to Stop Burns!

The Burns Unit, Kids Health and Kidsafe NSW have developed an interactive burns prevention program, designed for use with school aged students and their parents. The game allows entry to a virtual home where individual rooms may be navigated to search for the potential burn dangers in everyday life. Click here to enter

For more information refer to the following information sheets and resources:

• Burn Injury Prevention
• Children’s Nightwear
• Heater and Fireplace Safety
• Hot Water Burns Like Fire

For further information visit the following websites:

• The Children's Hospital Westmead
• NSW Severe Burns Injury Service
• Fire and Rescue NSW
• Product Safety Australia
• NSW Fair Trading
• World Health Organisation