Burns and Scalds Prevention

National Burns Awareness Month 1 - 30 June 2024

 

National Burns Awareness Month is an Australian-wide campaign run by Kidsafe in partnership with The Australian & New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA) to inform and educate the community on the preventative measures and treatment of burn injuries. The major focal point of the campaign is to promote the correct first aid should a burn injury occur.

If a burn happens, then it's critical that cool running water is applied to the burn area for 20 minutes. Administering correct first aid can make a significant difference immediately, and in the rehabilitation and long-term outcome of a burn injury.

To help promote burn injury prevention and correct first aid, Kidsafe and ANZBA have developed downloadable resources - click here

 

 

Hot Drinks Burn Like Fire

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.

Kidsafe NSW, with the support of the Julian Burton Burns Trust and Clipsal by Schneider Electric, would like to remind everyone that HOT DRINKS BURN LIKE FIRE. 

Burns and scalds of children aged 0-4 years, are a leading cause of injury resulting in hospitalisation.  Most happen at home and are largely preventable. 

Scalds of young children are often caused when a parent or carer is having a hot drink and a child is nearby or in the arms of an adult.

To keep children safe from scalds:

  • Don’t hold your child when having a hot drink
  • Keep kettles, jugs, mugs and cups out of reach
  • Place burn or scald under cool running water for 20 minutes

Click here for HOT DRINKS BURN LIKE FIRE infographic in community languages.