Fifty Australians a Week Injured by Toppling Furniture and Televisions

An estimated 2,600 Australians receive hospital treatment for injuries caused by toppling furniture and televisions each year, equating to approximately 50 people per week. Since 2001 at least 22 children under the age of 9 have died in Australia from toppling furniture or televisions, with children under 3 years of age at greatest risk.  The ACCC, in partnership with Kidsafe, …

June 2018 National Burns Awareness Month

Almost 80% of serious burns and scalds to young children occur in the home. Take Action this National Burns Awareness Month to Keep Your Family Safe For more information about the month and correct first aid treatment of minor burns click here. For the National Burns Awareness Month Media Release click here