Safe
Furniture and decor
Baby equipment & furniture
ensure they are clean, undamaged, have lead free paint and meet Australian Standards. Most baby furniture are aids for parents and not safety devices. Use harnesses and rails and lock wheels. Always use the item as its design intended.
Bedding
larger items in a cot or bed including large soft toys may cause suffocation. Small items can be inhaled causing choking. Children should not be able to fall out or get caught in gaps. Cords, ribbons or mobiles dangling into the cot can get caught around a child’s neck. Screws, bolts and latches should be out of reach.
Furniture
Kids love to climb
Home office & gym
Home offices are becoming more commonplace and bring a variety of risks. If possible, locate your home office and/or gym in a separate, lockable room. If not, then be aware of risks associated with electricity, cords and power points. Laser pointers, guillotines, and stationery items which can cause choking should be kept on a high shelf or in lockable drawers.
Featured home safety resources
 Wherever you are in Australia, these featured resources are available nationally.
Please navigate through the subsections above to find more local or specific contacts.
Safe services
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Safety at home
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Safe in the sun
Safety online
National contacts
This is a brief list of organisations listed throughout the Safe section, which provide a national emergency or safety service. For specific services or to see what’s available in a local area please browse the subsections in the menu above.
000 Triple Zero emergency
Ambulance, Fire, Police
Poisons Information
24 hour
State Emergency Services
24 hour
Translating and Interpreting Service
24 hour
State and local areas
Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hour
Crime Stoppers
24 hour
Kids Help Line
24 hour
Lifeline
24 hour
Emergency contact list
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Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Children's Guide acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.