(0)Water Safety
Whether at home, visiting family and friends or on holiday, it is always important to keep safety in mind when children are in or near water. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under five. Drowning can occur quickly and quietly, without any warning noises. Sadly, on average, one child dies each week in Australia as a result of preventable drowning.
Children can drown in shallow water:
- swimming pools
- spas
- bath tubs
- rivers, creeks and oceans
- dams and lakes
Children also drown in less obvious locations:
- nappy buckets,
- toilets
- water tanks,
- water features
- fish ponds
- pets’ water bowls
For more information see the Sections below.