Safety in the Home
Our homes are where children grow, play, and explore—but they aren’t always as safe as we think. More than half of all childhood injuries occur at home.
At Kidsafe NSW, we’re here to help families create safer spaces for kids to thrive, with simple tips and practical advice for every room and corner of your home.
Preventing Heat Related Illnesses in Children
Online Safety Demonstration House (Kidsafe WA)
Explore the Kidsafe WA Online Safety Demonstration House, an interactive tool to help identify and prevent common hazards for a safer home.
Safer Homes - IKEA
The new IKEA Safer Home app lets you stay one step ahead of your little explorer. Download for free via Google Play or the Apple App Store
The dangers of blinds, curtains and window fittings
Serious injuries have occurred to children from blinds and curtains cords. For more information visit ACCC Product Safety website.
The dangers of button batteries
When swallowed small, coin-sized lithium button batteries can get stuck in a child's throat and cause severe burns or death. For more information visit ACCC Product Safety website a to watch powerful videos about the dangers of button batteries.
The dangers of domestic treadmills
Serious injuries have occurred to children from treadmills. Follow some simple safety guidelines from ACCC Product Safety website.
Power point safety video (electrical safety)
To view the award winning video from Kidsafe Victoria on electrical safety click the Visit Website link.