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On average, each day 5000 Australian children seek medical attention as a result of accidents. Of these, 1700 need some form of medical treatment, 200 are hospitalised and one child will die from accidents. (Source: Stocktake and case studies of Australian legislation and other measures designed to prevent non-intentional injuries in children: Phase 1 Report [Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing], 2001)
This topic focuses not only on the treatment of injuries, but also on prevention and safety. Here you'll find information ranging from the correct use of infant car restraints to tips on what to look for when purchasing a safe cot.
A wide range of information on safety issues is available from:
Updated Sept 2007
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Sport for children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sport is a very important part of the Australian way of life, as well as in many other countries. It is also one of the main ways to help children, young people and adults to keep fit and healthy and avoid becoming overweight.
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Jul 2008
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Child safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Young children need to have a safe environment. They are too young to take care of their own safety. They cannot understand danger.
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Jul 2008
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Acquired brain injury - resources
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A list of resources in Australia related to acquired brain injury.
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Jul 2008
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Drinking water
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Our bodies are made up of 50% to 60% water, and water that is lost through breathing, sweat, and urine needs to be replaced.
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Jun 2008
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Bathing a newborn - in pictures
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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This Parenting in Pictures guide demonstrates how to safety bathe a newborn baby.
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May 2008
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School-age safety: in a nutshell
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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This in-a-nutshell guide looks at safety for school age children including stranger danger, internet and playground safety.
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May 2008
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Secret boys business!
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Whatever you may have called them when you were a little kid, in your family or among your mates, your 'privates' have got other names used by doctors and other medical professionals.
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May 2008
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Children with disabilities
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Finding out that your child has a disability, whether at birth or after an illness or accident, is one of the most shattering things that can happen to parents.
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Apr 2008
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Toddlers - keeping them safe
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Toddlers need to have a safe environment. They are too young to know how or remember to behave safely.
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Apr 2008
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Children and young people with ABI
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Brainlink Foundation
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Brain Foundation Victoria is committed to developing and providing a range of support and education services to parents, carers and families who are raising a child or young person with an Acquired Brain Injury.
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Sharing your bed with baby
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Reasons for and against sharing your bed with your baby; suggestions to help avoid SIDS; suggestions for sharing a room.
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Apr 2008
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Alcohol - it can affect your life
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What is alcohol? Alcohol is a drug (a chemical that has an effect on the body, and is not a food). There are different kinds of alcohol. The kind that people drink is called ethyl alcohol. This is made by fermenting different things with yeast and water.
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Apr 2008
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Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Approximately a third of all fractures in children occur at the wrist as a result of falling onto an outstretched hand. Some fractures are relatively minor and involve a bulging of the bone surface. These are buckle fractures and they are traditionally ...
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Feb 2008
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Baby care - moving from cot to bed
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Better Health Channel
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Moving from cot to bed is an exciting milestone in a child's life. However, making the change is sometimes tricky. Signs of readiness include climbing out of the cot or needing to get to the toilet at night.
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Jan 2008
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Acquired Brain Injury Program
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the services provided by Novita for children who have an acquired brain injury.
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Jan 2008
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Christmas
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Christmas is a very special time, especially for children. It can be a time that they will look back on with pleasure all their lives. It can also be a stressful time. Good preparation and thinking ahead can avoid many of the pitfalls and make sure it is a happy rather than a stressful time. Every culture has its own special celebration times, so what happens for Christmas can be thought about for other celebration times as well.
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Jan 2008
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Child safety - bikes
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Better Health Channel
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Bike safety is important for people of all ages. Keeping your child safe while cycling involves teaching them riding skills, making sure they have the right equipment and that they use it properly, and helping them to be safety conscious.
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Dec 2007
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Rehabilitation Service
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the specialist service for providing equipment for Novita clients.
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Dec 2007
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Equipment
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the types of equipment required by children with physical disability, where it can be obtained, how equipment is funded, the ordering process, how Novita staff are involved in providing equipment and the maintenance of equipment.
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Dec 2007
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Internet safety
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Novita Children's Services
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Guidelines are provided for parents about how to ensure that their children are not at risk using the world wide web.
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Dec 2007
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