Drowning prevention toolkit

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About this toolkit

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) has worked with our clinicians to produce the following resources to be shared. 

The resources below are free to use and share widely on social media and other digital platforms of community and health organisations. This includes schools, daycares, medical clinics, public health networks, Local Health Districts, NGOs and community centres.

Videos

I'm not on duty - Vertical

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I'm not on duty - Landscape

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🌊🚨 Drowning can happen in under 20 seconds, even in shallow water – and often without a sound. 

🏠 Lifeguards aren’t always on duty, especially at home! 

⚠️Stay close and be alert. Always supervise children around water and be within arm’s reach to keep them safe. 

#DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #ChildSafety #SummerSafety 

Clinician message - Vertical

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Clinician message - Landscape

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🌊🚨 Drowning is one of the leading causes of death and injury in children under 5 in Australia. Each year, more than 50 kids need urgent care in hospital after a drowning incident. 

⚠️ Stay close and be alert. Always supervise children around water and be within arm’s reach to keep them safe. 

#DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #ChildSafety #SummerSafety 

Social media

A lifeguard stand next to a bathtub. Text: I'm not on duty here. Put away distractions and supervise children during bath time and water play activities.

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Text: Summer Safety Series: Help keep kids safe and out-of-hospital this summer. For more tips and resources, visit schn.health.nsw.gov.au/kids-health-hub

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⏱️ Drowning can happen in under 20 seconds, even in shallow water. 

🛁 Bath time safety tips: 

  • never leave kids unattended in the water
  • gather everything you need before bathtime starts
  • put distractions like phones or screens away 
  • add a non-slip mat 
  • always check water temperature 

Make every splash a safe one! 💦👶 

A lifeguard stands next to a pond. Text: I'm not on duty here. 
          Teach children to ask before going in any water. Always supervise children around water.

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Text: Summer Safety Series: Help keep kids safe and out-of-hospital this summer. 
          For more tips and resources, visit schn.health.nsw.gov.au/kids-health-hub

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🚨 Lifeguards can’t be everywhere! 

🌅🛶 Water safety tips for ponds, lakes and open water: 

  • check for strong currents, underwater objects, and wildlife
  • ensure life jackets are used, especially on boats
  • stick to shallow areas suited to your child’s swimming abilities
  • stay close, stay focused, and enjoy the water together! 

Make every splash a safe one! 💦👶 

 

A lifeguard stands next to a backyard swimming pool. 
          Text: I'm not on duty here. Always check pool gates are closes and empty paddle pools immediately after use.

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Text: Summer Safety Series: Help keep kids safe and out-of-hospital this summer. 
          For more tips and resources, visit schn.health.nsw.gov.au/kids-health-hub

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🚨 Lifeguards can’t be everywhere! 

⏱️ Drowning can happen fast and often without a sound. 

🏖️ Pool and water play safety tips: 

  • make sure your pool has a secure fence and gate
  • shut the gate and double-check it is always locked 
  • empty water tables and paddle pools when not in use
  • clear away toys from the pool when not in use 

Always supervise children around pools and water play activities 💦👶 

Email and newsletter

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Short-form newsletter article

Web and email signature banner

A lifeguard stands next to a backyard swimming pool. 
          Text: Lifeguards are not on duty at home. Learn water safety tips at schn.health.nsw.gov.au

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A lifeguard sits next to a pond. 
          Text: Lifeguards can't be everywhere. 
          Learn water safety tips at schn.health.nsw.gov.au

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Additional links

Posters and digital signage

Landscape digital signage

A lifeguard sits next to a bathtub. Text: I'm not on duty here. 
          Lifeguards can't be everywhere. Put away distractions and supervise children during bath time and water play activities. 
          Learn tips on how to keep kids safe around water at home.

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Landscape digital signage

A lifeguard stands next to a pond. Text: I'm not on duty here. It's important for you to be on watch. 
          Supervise children in and around water and always be in arm's reach. 
          Learn tips on how to keep kids safe around water outdoors.

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Printable poster

A lifeguard stands next to a bathtub. Text: I'm not on duty here. 
          Lifeguards can't be everywhere. Put away distractions and supervise children during bath time and water play activites. 
          Learn tops on how to keep kids safe around water at home.

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Printable poster

A lifeguard stands next to a pond. Text: I'm not on duty here. 
          It's important for you to be on watch. Supervise children in and around water and always be in arm's reach.

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Printable poster

Text: Keep your child safe this summer. Scan the QR code to read the latest health and safety information at home and outdoors during the warm weather.

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