The Safekids Campaign
Every July Safekids New Zealand launches child-safety campaigns focusing on the prevention of two specific unintentional childhood injuries.
The Safekids Campaign is a collaborative child safety programme nationally co-ordinated by Safekids New Zealand in partnership with government and non-government organisations, sponsors and over 80 community-based Coalitions throughout New Zealand.
The 2010/ 2011 Safekids Campaign focuses on Motor Vehicle Child Passenger Safety and Burns Prevention/ Fire Safety.
Motor Vehicle Child Passenger Safety/ Promoting Child Restraints & Booster Seats
For children 0-14 years, one of the leading causes of injury involves children as passengers in motor vehicles, with about 16 deaths a year and the equivalent of one classroom-full (26) of children admitted to hospital a month.
For children 0-14 years, one of the leading causes of injury involves children as passengers in motor vehicles, with about 16 deaths a year and the equivalent of one classroom-full (26) of children admitted to hospital a month.
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Burns Prevention and Fire Safety
Burns is a leading cause of injury for young children. Of 1 to 2 year olds admitted to hospital due to severe burns, over half are caused by spilt hot drinks (tea and coffee) and other liquids.
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Burns is a leading cause of injury for young children. Of 1 to 2 year olds admitted to hospital due to severe burns, over half are caused by spilt hot drinks (tea and coffee) and other liquids.
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Each campaign is supported by a series of resources, media releases, factsheets, position papers, Safekids News and project plans suited to Safekids Coalitions, injury prevention workers, educators, caregivers, health-service providers, media and parents. Click here to contact your local Safekids Coalition co-ordinator. Click here to view other safety topics.
If you are a Safekids Coalition Member and would like to order campaign resources, or would like more information on the Safekids Campaign themes, Campaign@safekids.org.nz.
This page was last updated July 1, 2010.
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