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Back2School Burn Safety: Empowering Children to Make Safer Choices Through Interactive Learning

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Back2School Burn Safety: Empowering Children to Make Safer Choices Through Interactive Learning

By Shane|2025-01-31T12:36:27+00:00January 31, 2025|Categories: Burns, News|Tags: Back2School, Burn Prevention, Burn safety, Child Safety, Children's education, ChildSafeSA, Interactive learning, Positive reinforcement, Safe behaviours, South Africa|

Burn injuries are a significant risk in South Africa, with [...]

Three Steps That Could Save A Life

General, News, Water safety

Three Steps That Could Save A Life

By Shane|2024-11-12T08:20:03+00:00November 12, 2024|Categories: General, News, Water safety|Tags: Child Safety, child water safety, ChildSafe South Africa, CPR certification, drowning prevention, Injury Prevention, life-saving tips, Parenting Tips, prevent child drowning, Safety measures for children, South Africa, supervise children, swimming lessons for kids., water safety guidelines, water watcher|

We understand that as parents, your [...]

Beyond Swimming Lessons – A Comprehensive Approach to Water Safety

General, News, Water safety

Beyond Swimming Lessons – A Comprehensive Approach to Water Safety

By Guest Contributor|2024-11-16T12:22:54+00:00October 29, 2024|Categories: General, News, Water safety|Tags: Child drowning prevention, Child Health, Child Safety, child water safety tips, ChildSafe South Africa, CPR certification for parents, drowning risks, Injury Prevention, life jackets for kids, Safety measures for children, South Africa, swimming lessons, water safety for kids, water safety measures, water supervision, water watcher|

Swimming is one of the most essential skills a [...]

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ChildSafe Enhances ECD Safety in Eastern Cape

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ChildSafe Enhances ECD Safety in Eastern Cape

Shane2025-02-28T13:09:43+00:00February 28, 2025|Categories: General, News|Tags: Burn Prevention, Child Health, child injury prevention, Child Safety, ChildSafe South Africa, Early Childhood Development, Eastern Cape, ECD Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Paediatric First Aid, Safety measures for children, South Africa|

ChildSafe SA WATCH Project Engages more than 8500 Learners on Road Safety in Mamelodi

General, News, Road Safety

ChildSafe SA WATCH Project Engages more than 8500 Learners on Road Safety in Mamelodi

Shane2025-02-27T08:14:30+00:00February 27, 2025|Categories: General, News, Road Safety|Tags: ChildSafe SA, Education, Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Injury Prevention, Mamelodi, primary school learners, Road Safety, road safety education, road safety toolkit, South Africa, Traffic, Tshwane Metro Police Department, Tshwane Metro Police DepartmentChildSafe SA, WATCH project|

MEDIA RELEASE: Caution Against Heatstroke in Children During the Hottest Month of the Year

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MEDIA RELEASE: Caution Against Heatstroke in Children During the Hottest Month of the Year

Shane2025-02-12T12:30:23+00:00February 12, 2025|Categories: General, News|Tags: Cape Town, Child Health, Child Safety, ChildSafe South Africa, Education, Heat exhaustion, Heat-related illnesses, Heatstroke prevention, Hydration tips, Injury Prevention, Parenting Tips, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Safety measures for children, South Africa, Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness|

Back2School Burn Safety: Empowering Children to Make Safer Choices Through Interactive Learning

Burns, News

Back2School Burn Safety: Empowering Children to Make Safer Choices Through Interactive Learning

Shane2025-01-31T12:36:27+00:00January 31, 2025|Categories: Burns, News|Tags: Back2School, Burn Prevention, Burn safety, Child Safety, Children's education, ChildSafeSA, Interactive learning, Positive reinforcement, Safe behaviours, South Africa|

Professor Maqungo Joins ChildSafe Board

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Professor Maqungo Joins ChildSafe Board

Shane2024-12-14T08:37:43+00:00December 14, 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: Child Health, Child Safety, ChildSafe board, ChildSafe South Africa, Clinical Lead, Global Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, GunFree South Africa, Injury Prevention, orthopaedic trauma surgery, OTC South Africa, Professor Maqungo, trauma care, University of Cape Town|

16 Days of Activism – A Message from ChildSafe Chair of the Board – Natasha Wagiet

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16 Days of Activism – A Message from ChildSafe Chair of the Board – Natasha Wagiet

Shane2024-12-04T09:33:23+00:00December 4, 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: 16 Days of Activism, advocacy, awareness, Child Safety, Children's rights, ChildSafe South Africa, GBV, Injury Prevention, IPV, preventable injuries, South Africa, violence against children, violence against women|

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