Out and about

Just because back yards are smaller and houses are larger doesn’t mean that kids should miss out on the traditional back yard play stuff. Play is an essential part of childhood and growing up. Children develop and learn skills through play and...
In a country with a population of 20 million, it’s astounding to discover that there are over four million dogs out there – that’s one dog for every five Australians. Australia has one of the highest incidences of pet ownership in...
A day at the beach is one of the fun-filled joys of an Australian summer. But there are dangers too. Living on the largest island in the world, it is understandable that many Australians spend a great deal of their leisure time at the beach. ...
When visiting family and friends, the last thing we want to think about is child injury.  Unfortunately it does happen. KIDSAFE’S Ian Scott reports. Parents are often worried about safety when visiting.  We might not see the unfenced...
Natural and weather related disasters are part of Australia’s history. Although we cannot control such events, we can prepare our family for the change that a natural disaster may bring. By Jennifer Morton   Floods, earthquakes, cyclones...