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Five Drowning Myths Every Parent Should Be Aware Of

General, News, Water safety

Five Drowning Myths Every Parent Should Be Aware Of

By Guest Contributor|2025-06-02T11:56:41+00:00October 28, 2024|Categories: General, News, Water safety|Tags: Child drowning prevention, Child Safety, child water safety tips, ChildSafe South Africa, CPR training for parents, drowning risks, Injury Prevention, myths about drowning, preventing child drowning, silent drowning, South Africa, Water safety education, water safety for kids, water supervision|

As parents, we take every precaution to [...]

Your Child Could Drown In Front Of You

General, News, Water safety

Your Child Could Drown In Front Of You

By Shane|2025-06-02T11:56:41+00:00October 24, 2024|Categories: General, News, Water safety|Tags: Child drowning prevention, child water safety tips, Children's safety, ChildSafe South Africa, drowning hazards, drowning risks for children, Injury Prevention, Parenting Tips, pool safety for kids., preventable child deaths, Safety measures for children, silent drowning, South Africa, toddler water safety, Water safety|

Imagine yourself a few feet away [...]

Advocating for Safer School Zones On International Walk To School Day

General, News, Road Safety

Advocating for Safer School Zones On International Walk To School Day

By Shane|2025-06-02T11:56:42+00:00October 18, 2024|Categories: General, News, Road Safety|Tags: 30km/h speed limit, ChildSafe South Africa, Education, Injury Prevention, International Walk to School Day, Mamelodi, Motor vehicle crash statistics, Patience and courtesy on the roads, Pedestrian Safety, Road Safety, Road safety for children, road safety statistics, Safety measures for children, school zones, South Africa, speed reduction, Traffic, WATCH project|

On International Walk to School Day, ChildSafe [...]

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Children have the right to self-consent.

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Children have the right to self-consent.

Shane2025-06-02T11:57:05+00:00April 10, 2024|Categories: General|Tags: abortion, Child Health, Children's Act, Children's rights, disclosure of HIV status, Education, empowerment, healthcare, HIV testing, Parenting Tips, self-consent, South Africa, South African Constitution|

MEDIA RELEASE – At least six South African children die every month due to poisoning

News, Poisons

MEDIA RELEASE – At least six South African children die every month due to poisoning

Shane2025-06-02T11:57:06+00:00March 14, 2024|Categories: News, Poisons|Tags: Child Health, child poisoning prevention, Child Safety Advocacy, child safety tips, ChildSafe South Africa, Hazardous Substance Safety, Home Safety, Injury Prevention, poison awareness, Poison Information Centre, Poison Information Helpline, Poison Prevention, Poisoning Deaths, poisoning incidents in children, Protecting Children from Poison, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, South Africa|

Transforming Urban Spaces for Children: ChildSafe Short Course on Child-Responsive Transport Design

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Transforming Urban Spaces for Children: ChildSafe Short Course on Child-Responsive Transport Design

Shane2025-06-02T11:57:07+00:00March 7, 2024|Categories: General, News|Tags: behavioral change, Cape Town, Child Safety, child vulnerabilities, child-friendly environments, ChildSafe South Africa, CPD Points, Education, practical planning tools, Road Safety, Road safety for children, Short Course, Training, UNICEF, urban design, urban development, urban planning, urban safety|

“The Silent Hazard: Tackling Poison Ingestion in South Africa”

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“The Silent Hazard: Tackling Poison Ingestion in South Africa”

Shane2025-06-02T11:57:07+00:00February 22, 2024|Categories: News, Poisons|Tags: Child Health, Child Safety, Childhood Poisoning, ChildSafe South Africa, Education, Emergency Response, First Aid, Home Safety, Injury Prevention, Poison Control, Poison Ingestion, Poison Prevention, South Africa|

The Critical Role of First Aid in Burns and Burn Prevention in Children

Burns, News

The Critical Role of First Aid in Burns and Burn Prevention in Children

Shane2025-06-02T11:57:07+00:00February 12, 2024|Categories: Burns, News|Tags: Burn injury management, Burn Prevention, Burns, Cape Town, Child burn prevention, Children's burn care, ChildSafe South Africa, Cling film for burns, Cool running water for burns, Dr Tome Mendes, dressing for burns, Emergency Care, Expert discussion on burn prevention, First Aid, First aid for burns, Home Safety, Injury Prevention, Paediatric burn injuries, Safety measures for children, South Africa, Western Cape|

Protect Yourself from Fire – Home Fire Safety Tips

Burns, Fire, News

Protect Yourself from Fire – Home Fire Safety Tips

Shane2025-06-02T11:57:07+00:00January 31, 2024|Categories: Burns, Fire, News|Tags: Child Health, Children, ChildSafe South Africa, Education, fire emergency, fire escape plan, fire hazards, fire preparedness, fire prevention, fire prevention tips, fire safety, home fire safety, Home Safety, Injury Prevention, South Africa|

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