Products: safety first
From managing medical alerts to preventing bumps and burns, check out these solutions to help take the stress out of staying safe.
SURVIVAL FAMILY FIRST AID KIT PLUS
Because bumps, burns and scrapes are all part of the rough- and-tumble of home life, the comprehensive SURVIVAL Family First Aid KIT PLUS provides you with everything you need to help protect your family in an emergency. Every item is clearly labelled and can be accessed quickly and easily by every member of the family. You’ll also receive a strong and sturdy wall bracket to store the kit in a prominent, accessible area.
RRP: $285.95 // safetyex.com.au
HOME SAFETY VALUE PACK
Help keep cupboards and drawers securely closed to help prevent curious souls from slamming their fingers or accessing potentially dangerous contents, and cover dangerous electrical outlets to help protect children from electric shocks. The Dreambaby Home Safety Value Kit 46-pieces contain everything you need to help make sure your home is as safe as possible. It includes: 10 safety catches, 30 outlet plugs, 2 cabinet sliding locks, 2 multi-purpose latches, and 2 doorknob covers.
RRP: $45.95 // dreambaby.com.au
NIGHT GLOW RAMPS
Ramp Ability’s Night Glow Ramps enhance safety for wheelchair users, with integrated “glow in the dark” guidance strips, providing clear visibility in low-light conditions and high-visibility during the day. These weather-resistant, impact-resistant, and UV-resistant strips are recessed into the ramp to prevent trip hazards and have a life expectancy exceeding 10 years outdoors.
RRP: contact supplier // rampability.com.au
KIDSAFE
A fabulous organisation covering SA, VIC & QLD – KidSafe is a leading not-for- profit organisation dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries through education, advocacy, and practical safety solutions. Their online resources, events and training modules help families, carers, and professionals reduce risks at home, in transport, and in the community. You’ll also find an online store on each website stocked with useful items to support the safety of all family members.
MEDICAL IDS
You can’t always be there to protect your child – but MedicAlert can. A kids’ medic alert ID will speak for your child when they can’t speak for themselves. Kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, can benefit from wearing a medical alert ID if they have a chronic medical condition like asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, autism, epilepsy, or a bleeding disorder.
RRP: Various // medicalert.org
BUSHFIRE BOOK: HOW TO PREPARE AND BE AWARE
An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what’s happening and be smart and prepared, not scared.
RRP: $19.99 // littlefarmers.com.au
SOS SURESAFEGO PLUS 4GX MEDICAL ALERT WITH FALL DETECTION
The SureSafeGO 4GX SOS SmartWatch is the ultimate personal safety device, designed for people with disability and the elderly who want to stay protected without sacrificing style or simplicity. With its sleek and subtle design, it provides advanced and innovative medical alert systems, two-way communication and GPS tracking.
The SureSafeGO smartwatch is equipped with automatic fall detection and a medical alert function, which can instantly notify emergency contacts if the wearer experiences a fall, as well as no-movement detection, complete water resistance and heart rate monitor and step counter.
RRP: From $479 // personalalarms.net.au
ROAD SAFETY SONGS
Music can be an effective way of helping children and young people with disability learn about their world. This selection
of songs from Starting Out Safely, Victoria’s early childhood
Road Safety Education program, delivers essential road safety messages in a fun and engaging way. Through catchy melodies and simple lyrics, children can learn important concepts like holding an adult’s hand while crossing the street, recognising traffic signals, and always wearing a helmet when cycling.
PLAY SCHOOL: EVERYDAY HELPERS
From the Fire and Rescue Services to paramedics and the SES, ‘Everyday Helpers’ play a vital role in ensuring community safety and care. These videos from ABC iview do a great job of explaining the different ways these services work to keep us all safe in our communities.
